Question

1/6(x-5)=1/2(x+6) help

Answer 1

Answer: x= -23/2

Explanation:

multiply both sides of the equation by 6

x-5=3(x+6)

distribute 3

x-5=3x+18

move variables to lest-hand side and change sign

x-3x=18+5

like terms

-2x=23

the divide both sides by -2

x= -23/2