2 years ago

Find the solution set for 8x - 3 = 2(x - 1/2)

Mathematics

1 answer:

KiRa [710]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

x = 1/3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

8x - 3 = 2(x - 1/2)

Step 2: Solve for x

Distributive 2: 8x - 3 = 2x - 1
Subtract 2x on both sides: 6x - 3 = -1
Add 3 to both sides: 6x = 2
Divide 6 on both sides: x = 1/3

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Find the solution set for 8x - 3 = 2(x - 1/2)​

Find the solution set for 8x - 3 = 2(x - 1/2)