Question

Solve for x:
78 = 1/2x + (x−6)
Please explain (:

Answer 1

x-6 doesnt need to be in ()'s

78 = 1/2x + x - 6

78 = 3/2x -6

84 = 3/2x

(I dont feel like doing the math, you can do it yourself)

Answer 2

Ugh. what do i do next? please help

Answer 3

you mean dividing?

Answer 4

3 divided by 2?

Answer 5

No, that's fraction, sorry.

Answer 6

whats the final answer? please this is urgent >.>

Answer 7

How about now:
3
84 = - x
2

Answer 8

I want you to find the answer by yourself. This is the only way you can learn.

Answer 9

Yes. I know. Thank you for that but I really do not get how to do it.

Answer 10

you have to multiply 2/3 on both sides, so 3/2 * 2/3 = 1.

can you do it now?

Answer 11

Not really. But thanks for your time anyways (: Im sorry.

Answer 12

Alright then.......I will give you the answer........

2/3* 84 = x

x = 56

Answer 13

Thank you so much!