Question

1/6(x-5)=1/2(x+6) what is the solution to this equation

Answer 1

Exact Form:

x= -23/2

Decimal:

x= -11.5

Mixed Number:

x= -11/2

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable

Answer 2

Explanation:

1/6×-5/6=1/2×+3

cross multiply

6(×+3)=2(×-5)

6x+18=2×-10

group like terms

6x-2×=-10-18

4×=-28

×=7