Question

Solve for X-1/2x + 4 = -x + 1

Answer 1

Hello there. To solve this question, we simply need to solve this equation for x.

`-(1)/(2)x+4=-x+1`

We can start by bringing every term with the variable to the left hand side and other constants to the right hand side.

In order to do so, add x - 4 on both sides of the equation:

`\begin{gathered} -(1)/(2)x+4+x-4=-x+1+x-4 \\ (x)/(2)=-3 \end{gathered}`

Multiply both sides of the equation by a factor of 2

`x=-6`

To make sure this is the right answer, plug it back into the equation you started with: