Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 11.4 Applications Involving Quadratic Equations - 11.4 Exercise Set - Page 725: 51

Answer

$45$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{1}{2}\left( x-7 \right)=\frac{1}{3}x+4$ Multiply both sides by the least common denominators, $2$ and $3$. $\begin{align} & \frac{1}{2}\left( x-7 \right)=\frac{1}{3}x+4 \\ & 6\times \frac{1}{2}\left( x-7 \right)=6\times \left( \frac{1}{3}x+4 \right) \\ & 3\left( x-7 \right)=2x+24 \\ & 3x-21=2x+24 \end{align}$ Subtract $\left( 2x \right)$ from both sides. $\begin{align} & 3x-21-2x=2x+24-2x \\ & x-21=24 \end{align}$ Add $\left( 21 \right)$ on both sides, $\begin{align} & x-21=24 \\ & x-21+21=24+21 \\ & x=45 \end{align}$ Thus, the required value is $x=45$.
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