Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
In this scenario, x = unknown number
1/2(x + 11) = 14
First, you have to distribute the factors in the parentheses with 1/2.
1/2x + 5.5 = 14
Next, you have to cancel out the 5.5 from both sides by subtracting it.
1/2x = 14 - 5.5
1/2x = 8.5
Then, you have to cancel out the 1/2 from both sides, which can be done by multiplying both sides by 2.
x = 8.5(2)
x = 17
Answer is 17
