Question

Enter the value for x that makes the equation 1/2x + 2= 3/4x +2 1/2 true.

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

12x+2=34x+52

Step 2: Subtract 3/4x from both sides.

12x+2−34x=34x+52−34x−14x+2=52

Step 3: Subtract 2 from both sides.

−14x+2−2=52−2−14x=12

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 4/(-1).

(4−1)*(−14x)=(4−1)*(12)

x=−2