What is x in this equation? 0.5(x+6)=18

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You are a male who just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree. you have a job paying $50,780.00/yr. a. how does your salary compare to the yearly median earnings for a male with a bachelor's degree? b. what is the difference between the yearly median earnings for a male with a bachelor's degree compared to a male who does not attend college after earning a high school diploma?

Asandwich shop has 18 tables. each table seats up to 4 people. to find the greatest number of people that can be seated, you can solve p4 ≤ 18. which step is the best way to solve the inequality? plz asap i repeat plz