Question

The sum of one half of a number and 6 equals one third of the number, what is the number?
a.
-36
c.
-24
b.
-42
d.
-48

Answer 1

1/2x + 6 = 1/3x

6 = -1/6x

6 * -6 = -1/6x * -6

-36 = x

check
1/2(-36) + 6 = 1/3(-36)
-18 + 6 = -12
-12 = -12

so a. -36 :)

Answer 2

thank you (:

Answer 3

no problem! :)