Question

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x - 1/2=3

1/3y=50

Answer 1

Answer: x = 3 1/2, y = 150

Explanation:

x-1/2 = 3

add 1/2 to both sides

x -1/2 (+1/2) = 3+1/2

x = 3 1/2

1/3y = 50

multiply by reciprical on both sides

3(1/3y) = 50(3)

y = 150