Question

How do you solve 4x+2=1/2x+17

Answer 1

1) 4x + 2 = 1/2x + 17
2) 4x - 1/2x = 17 - 2
3) 3.5x = 15
4) (3.5x)/3.5 = 15/ 3.5
5) x = 4.29 (rounded)

Answer 2

4x+2=.5x+17
-2 -2
4x=.5x+15
-.5x -.5x
3.5x=15
/ /
3.5 3.5
x= 4.28571429
which is about 4.29
so x=4.29