Question

Solve each for X. Show your work

10-1/2x = 6 + 3x

Answer 1

`x = (8)/(7)`

Explanation:

`10 - (1)/(2) x = 6 + 3x`

`20 - x = 12 + 6x`

`20 - x - 6x = 12 + 6x - 6x`

`20 - x - 6x = 12`

`- x - 6x = 12 - 20`

`- 7x = 12 - 20`

`- 7x = - 8`

`x = (8)/(7)`