Question

what is the solution of the following equation? 1/2 ( 4x + 2) = 10

A. x = 4 1/2
B. x = 4
C. x = 3/4
D. x = 5 1/2

Answer 1

A. 4 1/2

1/2 (4x+2)=10

4x+2/2=10

2(2x+1)/2=10

2x+1=10

2x=9

2x/2=9/2

X=9/2

X=4 1/2