Question

8x/3 - x/2 = -13

Answer 1

multiply 6 by both sides, 16x-3x=-78, then 13x=-78, x=-6

Answer 2

2(8x)-3(x)/6=-13

Answer 3

1. Add 13 to both sides
2. Add x/2 to both sides
3. Rewrite 13 as 39/3
4. Combine 8x/3 with 39/3
5. Cross mulitply
6. Isolate x:

\[\frac{8x}{3} + 13 = \frac{x}{2}\]
\[\frac{8x}{3} + \frac{39}{3} = \frac{x}{2}\]
\[\frac{8x + 39}{3} = \frac{x}{2}\]
\[2(8x + 39) = 3x\]
\[16x + 78 = 3x\]
\[(16 - 3)x = -78\]

Finish solving from there

Answer 4

Thanks a ton. Thanks to everyone.