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: x=4
Step-by-step explanation:
-8-x=x-4x
-8-x=-3x
-8=-2x
x=4
Answer:
a is 60 b is 48
Step-by-step explanation:and i will get the rest to you when i am done
Answer:75. y/x = 75/1 = 75
Step-by-step explanation:
y/x = 75/1 = 75
Answer : x=3
Step-by-step explanation:
Explanation:
2x+3=9
We want to find the variable x, so we have to make it alone. To do so, first subtract 3 from both sides of the equation:
2x+3 − 3=9 − 3
2x=6
Now divide both sides by 2:
2x2=62
So the final answer is:
x=3
