Answer
x = 2
Work Step by Step
$3 - \frac{1}{2}x$ = 5x - 8
Add $\frac{1}{2}x$ to both sides:
3 = 5x + $\frac{1}{2}x$ - 8
3 = $\frac{11}{2}x$ - 8
Add 8 to both sides:
11 = $\frac{11}{2}x$
Multiply both sides by $\frac{2}{11}$:
2 = x
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 120: 60
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