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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x/8-1/2=6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In the equation x/8-1/2=6 , x = 52. To solve add 1/2 to both sides, x/8 = 13/2. Then multiply both sides by 8 to get answer x = 52.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait why do you have to add 1/2 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To get 1/2 to the other side.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

We want to isolate the x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

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