Question

½ x+7 = x+13
I need an explanation here is the answer x=-12

Answer 1

x=-12

Explanation:

½ x+7 = x+13

Multiply both sides

x + 14 = 2x + 26

Move the terms

x - 2x = 26 - 14

Calculate

-x = 12

Change the signs

x = -12