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12 - 2(X+1)=5
To simplify the given expression 12 - 2(X + 1) = 5, you first need to distribute the negative 2 across the terms inside the parentheses:
12 - 2(X) - 2(1) = 5
12 - 2X - 2 = 5
Next, combine like terms:
12 - 2X - 2 = 5
10 - 2X = 5
Now, isolate the variable term by moving the constant term to the other side of the equation:
10 - 2X = 5
10 - 5 = 2X
5 = 2X
Finally, solve for X by dividing both sides by 2:
5 = 2X
5 / 2 = X
X = 2.5
Therefore, the simplified version of the expression 12 - 2(X + 1) = 5 is X = 2.5.
THATS WRONG
I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. Let's correct that.
Given expression: 12 - 2(X + 1) = 5
First, distribute the -2 across (X + 1):
12 - 2X - 2 = 5
Combining like terms:
10 - 2X = 5
Now, isolate the variable term:
-2X = 5 - 10
-2X = -5
To solve for X, divide by -2:
X = -5 / -2
X = 2.5
Therefore, the correct simplified version of the expression 12 - 2(X + 1) = 5 is X = 2.5.