Question

(x-2)/(x+1) = ½. Find x

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

`(x-2)/(x+1)` =
`(1)/(2)` ( cross- multiply )

2(x - 2) = x + 1 ← distribute parenthesis on left side by 2

2x - 4 = x + 1 ( subtract x from both sides )

x - 4 = 1 ( add 4 to both sides )

x = 5