Solve the equation.

Question

x/2−6 = 12

(1 point)
Responses

12
12

1
1

9
9

36

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( \frac{x}{2} - 6 = 12 \), follow these steps:

1. Add 6 to both sides of the equation: \[ \frac{x}{2} - 6 + 6 = 12 + 6 \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{x}{2} = 18 \]

2. Multiply both sides by 2 to isolate \( x \): \[ 2 \cdot \frac{x}{2} = 18 \cdot 2 \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 36 \]

So the solution to the equation is \( x = 36 \).

Therefore, the correct response is: 36.