1/2(8+6)-2=4+x-2
We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand
1/2(8+6)-2=4+x-2
Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+7)-2=4+x-2
Remove unnecessary parentheses
+7-2=+4+x-2
We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.
-1x=+4-2-7+2
We simplify left and right side of the equation.
-1x=-3
We divide both sides of the equation by -01 to get x.
x=3
