Answer :
if this is what you have in mind
(1/2)x + 5 = 9
Then solving this is quite simple
1st subtract 5 from both sides
(1/2)x = 4
Now divide 1/2 by both sides
x = 8
(1/2)x + 5 = 9
Then solving this is quite simple
1st subtract 5 from both sides
(1/2)x = 4
Now divide 1/2 by both sides
x = 8