what is the solution set? 1/2x - 6.5 > 12

Answer: x > 37

Step 1: You add 6.5 to both sides so you end up with:

1/2x > 18.5

Step 2: You then Multiple both sides by the reciprocal of 1/2 which is 2/1.

(2/1) 1/2x > 18.5 (2/1)

Step 3: Work it out and you will have x by itself.

x > 37