Question

solve for x.
$40 = 24 + \frac{1}{2}x$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
$x = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 24 from both sides

$40 - 24 = \frac{1}{2}x$
$16 = \frac{1}{2}x$

Step2: Multiply both sides by 2

$x = 16 \times 2$
$x = 32$

Answer:

32