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PLEASE HELP Explain how the algebraic properties are applied in the steps to solving equations and use them to solve 1/2x+4=12. 10 points

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LamZhaoWei

0.5x+4=12
0.5x=12-4
0.5x=8
x=8×2
x=16

dexteright02

\(\frac{1}{2}x + 4 = 12\)
\(\frac{6}{12} x+ \frac{48}{12} = \frac{144}{12}\)
cancel the denominators (12)
\(6x +48 = 144\)
\(6x = 144 - 48\)
\(6x = 96\)
\(x = \frac{96}{6}\)
\(\boxed{x = 16}\)

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