Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Problem Solving in Geometry - Exercise Set - Page 181: 93

Answer

x=8

Work Step by Step

$\frac{x}{2}$+7=13-$\frac{x}{4}$ 4($\frac{x}{2}$+7)=4(13-$\frac{x}{4}$) 2x+4(7)=4(13)-x 2x+28=52-x 2x+x+28=52 3x+28=52 3x=52-28 3x=24 $\frac{3x}{3}$=$\frac{24}{3}$ x=8
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.