Question

What value of x makes the equation 1/2(5x+16)-3/2(x-8)=-4 true

Answer 1

x=-24

Explanation:

you would solve for x

1) multiply the equation out

2) put x on one side by subtracting and adding on each side (make sure to balance it out)

3) divide or multiple by the number on the number on the x

5/2x + 8 - 3/2x + 12 = -4

5/2 x - 3/2 x + 8 + 12 = -4

x + 20 = -4

x = -24