Answer: x = 64
Step-by-step explanation:
70 = 1/2((5x+10)-(3x-2)
(remove the inner bracket)
70 = 1/2(5x+10-3x+2)
(transfer 1/2 to LHS)
70*2 = 2x + 12
140 = 2x+12
(transfer 12 to LHS)
140 - 12 = 2x
128 = 2x
(transfer 2 to LHS)
128/2 = x
=>x = 64
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