Question

Solve the equation 2(x - 1/2) =3(5 - 2x) show the steps in your solution

Answer 1

s1) 2x - 1 = 15 - 6x

s2) 2x-2x = 0
s3) -6x-2x = -8x

s4) -1 = 15 - 8x

s5) -1 - 15 = -16

s6) -16 = -8x
s7) -16/-8 = 2
s8) -8x/-8 = x
s9) x = 2