To solve for x: Move all the terms containing "x" to the left side of the equation. Do this by adding x to both sides.
2x+x=3x. The new equation is: 3x-1/2=3
Now, move all terms not containing "x" to the right side of the equation. Do this by adding 1/2 to both sides. 3x=3+1/2 The new equation is: 3x=3 1/2, or 3.5
The final step is to isolate x. To do so, divide each side by 3. 3x/3 = 3 1/2 /3 The new equation is: x=1 1/6
