Answer:
x = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Distribute the 1/2 on the left side to each term
1/2 * 10x + 1/2 * 4 = 12
Now multiplication first before addition on the left side.
5x + 2 = 12
Subtract 2 on both sides
5x = 10
Divide by 5 on both sides
Check work
1/2(10(2) + 4) = 12
1/2(20 + 4) = 12
1/2 * 24 = 12
24/2 = 12 = 12
