How do you solve for x in $1/2x=20$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-22T00:29:49

$x=40$

Given: $1/2x=20$

Multiply by $2$ to both sides.

$color(red)cancelcolor(black)(1/2)x*color(red)cancelcolor(black)2=20*2$

$x=20*2$

$=40$

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