The value of x in the expression is 20/3
How to evaluate the expression?
The statement is given as:
The sum of one-half of a number and eight equals twice the difference of the number and one
This can be represented as:
1/2x + 8 = 2(x - 1)
Multiply through by 2
x + 16 = 4(x - 1)
Expand
x + 16 = 4x - 4
Evaluate the like terms
-3x = -20
This gives
x = 20/3
Hence, the value of x in the expression is 20/3
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