Question

how do i solve this show work to help me understand
4= 1/2(3d-7)

Answer 1

Try multiplying both sides by 2 first.

Answer 2

the 4 and 1/2?

Answer 3

Yes. Those are both multiplied by 2.

Answer 4

what about the stuff in the ( ) do i bring them down

Answer 5

Yep. You haven't done anything with them yet, so the ( ) stuff stays the same. Only when *you* start messing with it does it change.

Answer 6

ok i have more questions. -10= 2/5(m+4)

Answer 7

thank you both:)

Answer 8

Your new question is ambiguous. Which one do you mean:

-10 = 2 / (5(m+4))

or

-10 = (2/5) * (m+4)

?