Question

What is x 3x- 4 1/2 = 19 1/2

Answer 1

X=8

Explanation:

1. 3x - 4.5 = 19.5

2. (add 4.5 to each side to get X by itself)

{-4.5 + 4.5=0} {19.5 + 4.5 =24}

3. 3x=24

4. (get rid of 3 to get X by itself) divide by 3 on both sides

{3/3=1 or X cuz x=1 } {24/3=8}

5. x=8