Question

HELP!! 25 Points!!!

Solve: negative 1/2 x + 2 = −x + 7

Select one:
a. 10

b. 5 over 2

c. 2 over 5

d. 20

Answer 1

A. 10

−1/2x+2=−x+7 Step 1

−1/2x+2+x=−x+7+x Step 2

1/2x+2=7 Step 3

1/2x+2−2=7−2 Step 4

1/2x=5 Step 5

2*(1/2x)=(2)*(5) Step 6

ANSWER: x = 10 Step 7