Question

5=1/2x - 3 please help me out

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

5 = 1/2(x) - 3

Add 3 to both sides.

8 = 1/2(x)

Rewrite for clarity.

1/2(x) = 8

x/2 = 8

Multiply both sides by 2.

x = 16.

Proof:

5 = 1/2(x) - 3

Substitute variable.

5 = 1/2(16) - 3

Multiply 1/2 and 16.

5 = 8 - 3

Subtract 3 from 8.

5 = 5

Answer 2

`= > (1)/(2) x - 3 = 5`

`= > (1)/(2)x = 5 + 3`

`= > (1)/(2)x = 8`

`= > x = 8 * (1)/(2)`

`= > x = 16`