SOLUTION: 3(q-1/2)=12

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Question 101361: 3(q-1/2)=12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation


Divide both sides by 3


Add to both sides


Combine like terms


So our answer is


Check:

Start with the given equation


Plug in


Combine the fractions


Reduce


Multiply. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.

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