Question

Pls solve for x. (Pls show step by step explanation)
3(x-2)+7x=1/2(6x-2)

Answer 1

`x=5/7`

Explanation:

`3(x-2)+7x=1/2(6x-2)`

Use algebraic distribution.

`3x-6+7x=3x-1`

Add like terms.

`10x-6=3x-1`

Add
`-3x` and
`+6` on both sides of the equation.

`10x-3x=-1+6`

Add and subtract.

`7x=5`

Divide
`7` on both sides of the equation.

`x=5/7`

Answer 2

x=5/7

Explanation:

Distribute

3x-6+7x=3x-1

Combine Like Terms

10x-6=3x-1

7x-6=-1

7x=5

x=5/7