Question

Solve: -1/2x+3=-x+7

Oh by the way -1/2 is a fraction.

Answer 1

\[\frac{ -1 }{ 2 }x + 3 = -x + 7\]
just rearrange, get the like terms together and solve!

Answer 2

\[\frac{ -1 }{ 2 }x + x = 7 - 3\]
and solve for x

Answer 3

why exactly would I rearrange if you don't mind me asking?

Answer 4

you have mixed types of values on either side
You can't add 2 apples and 2 oranges; only apples and oranges or oranges and oranges

Answer 5

x=8