SOLUTION: The question is.... 1/2x + 6 = 3 + 2x.... I know the answer is 2... but I need a visual step by step answer so that I can understand where the 2 came from.. I'm confused.. pleaseee

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Question 295937: The question is.... 1/2x + 6 = 3 + 2x.... I know the answer is 2... but I need a visual step by step answer so that I can understand where the 2 came from.. I'm confused.. pleaseee help me.... sstep by step...
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given: %281%2F2%29x%2B6=3%2B2x


First, we combine similar terms. Move all constant terms (no "x") to the left, and move all terms with "x" to the right. Remember to change sign.
6-highlight%283%29=2x-highlight%28%281%2F2%29x%29
6-highlight%283%29=2x-highlight%28%280.50%29x%29

Perform indicated operations:
6-3=2x-0.5x
3=1.5x
Solve for "x" by dividing both terms by 1.50, leaving "x" alone on the right side:
cross%283%292%2Fcross%281.5%29=cross%281.5%29x%2Fcross%281.5%29
red%282=x%29, Answer

Thank you,
Jojo