Answer:
Both expressions equal 5 when substituting 2 for x because both expressions are equivalent
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]\frac{1}{2}x + 4[/tex] - Expression 1
[tex]x + 6 - \frac{1}{2}x - 2[/tex] -- - Expression 2
Required
Find the result of both expressions when [tex]x = 2[/tex]
Expression 1
[tex]\frac{1}{2}x + 4[/tex]
Substitute [tex]x = 2[/tex]
[tex]\frac{1}{2} * 2 + 4[/tex]
[tex]1 + 4[/tex]
[tex]Result = 5[/tex]
Expression 2
[tex]x + 6 - \frac{1}{2}x - 2[/tex]
Substitute [tex]x = 2[/tex]
[tex]2 + 6 - \frac{1}{2} * 2 - 2[/tex]
[tex]2 + 6 -1 -2[/tex]
[tex]Result = 5[/tex]