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Question
If `x - 1/2 = - 1/2`, then x = ______.
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Solution
If `x - 1/2 = - 1/2`, then x = 0.
Explanation:
Given that, `x - 1/2 = - 1/2`
⇒ `x = 1/2 - 1/2` ...[Transposing `(- 1/2)` to RHS]
⇒ x = 0
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