0.50(x+12)=5

Solution for 0.50(x+12)=5 equation:

Simplifying
0.50(x + 12) = 5

Reorder the terms:
0.50(12 + x) = 5
(12 * 0.50 + x * 0.50) = 5
(6 + 0.50x) = 5

Solving
6 + 0.50x = 5

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-6' to each side of the equation.
6 + -6 + 0.50x = 5 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + 0.50x = 5 + -6
0.50x = 5 + -6

Combine like terms: 5 + -6 = -1
0.50x = -1

Divide each side by '0.50'.
x = -2

Simplifying
x = -2