Solve the equation 1/2x=5

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10

Step-by-step solution

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  1. The given equation is 12x=5\frac{1}{2}x = 5.

  2. To isolate xx, multiply both sides of the equation by 2.

    2×12x=2×52 \times \frac{1}{2}x = 2 \times 5

  3. Simplify both sides.

    x=10x = 10

    The solution is 10.

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