Question

half of the books you own are mysteries. one third are historical fiction. the four are science fiction. how many mysteries are there? (please explain)​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

First we make our equation. Half the books so 1/2 and then 1/3 and 4. So first off they are all postive ( we cant have negative books) and to make the equation we need to find how many books are all together. So 1/2+1/3+4. First combine like terms 1/2+1/3=3/4 then add 3/4 to 4 which is the same as 3/4+4/1= 4 3/4.

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

3

4

x+

4

1

=4

3

4

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3

4

x+4=

19

4

Step 2: Subtract 4 from both sides.

3

4

x+4−4=

19

4

−4

3

4

x=

3

4

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 4/3.

(

4

3

)*(

3

4

x)=(

4

3

)*(

3

4

)

x=1

Answer:

x=1

I hope this helps