Question

Solve for x:
3/2 (x-5)
I know the answer is x=1, but how do you get that? I don't understand how to solve problems like these...

Answer 1

where is the = sign

Answer 2

your missing parts of the problem

Answer 3

If it doesn't start as an equation it cannot become one.
Perhaps you meant
(3/2)(x-5)=-6 ?

Answer 4

\[3/2(x-5)=-6\]

Answer 5

Yes TurningTest, that is what meant. I'm sorry

Answer 6

First get rid of the fraction. To do this multiply the whole equation by it's inverse. The inverse of 3/2=2/3, so we multiply BOTH SIDES by 2/3:
(2/3)(3/2)(x-5)=-6(2/3)
Make sure to multiply both sides!!!
x-5=-4
now to get x by itself add 5 to BOTH SIDES
x-5+5=-4+5
x=1