Let's call 'it' x. 1/2 is equal to one third of x, so we could say that 1/3x = 1/2
Now we just have a simple equation to solve:
1/3x = 1/2
x = (1/2) / (1/3)
Dividing by a rational number (such as 1/3, which is expressed in fraction form) is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal (the reciprocal of a fraction is itself when the numerator and denominator have been swapped). Therefore
x = (1/2) / (1/3) = (1/2) * 3 = 3/2 = 1.5
To check this answer, test the statement. Half is a third of x, where x=1.5:
1.5 / 3 = 0.5 = 1/2
Answer:
210.50
Step-by-step explanation:
45/ 2 = 22.5
4 = 143
2= 45
+ 1 = 22.5
in total = 210.50
Answer: 4.4
Step-by-step explanation:
First you need to take 4 from both sides and then your left with 5x=22
Then you divide from both sides and you get 4.4.
That is your final answer.
-4 is less than -5 even though they are both on the same side of the number line. -4 is closer to zero.
