What are the steps of solving x in the equation 5+2(x-1)=12?

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What are the steps of solving x in the equation 5+2(x-1)=12?

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5+2(x-1)=12 subtract 5 from both sides

2(x - 1) = 7 divide both sides by 2

x - 1 = 7/2 add 1 to both sides

x = 7/2 + 1 = 7/2 + 2/2 = 9/2

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Best Answer

5+2(x-1)=12 subtract 5 from both sides

2(x - 1) = 7 divide both sides by 2

x - 1 = 7/2 add 1 to both sides

x = 7/2 + 1 = 7/2 + 2/2 = 9/2

CPhill Mar 2, 2015

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