Question

1/2(8+6)-2=4+x-2
what is the value of x?

Answer 1

1/2(8+6)-2=4+x-2

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand
1/2(8+6)-2=4+x-2

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+7)-2=4+x-2

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+7-2=+4+x-2

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.
-1x=+4-2-7+2

We simplify left and right side of the equation.
-1x=-3

We divide both sides of the equation by -01 to get x.
x=3

Answer 2

1/2(8+6)-2=4+x-2
7-2=2+x
5=2+x
x=3. Hope it help!