SOLUTION: I have no idea what I am doing wrong with this question. This question is having to tranform equations: Multiplication and division the problem is 1/2x=3 5/6 I tried solving this

Question 147232This question is from textbook algebra
: I have no idea what I am doing wrong with this question. This question is having to tranform equations: Multiplication and division the problem is 1/2x=3 5/6
I tried solving this so many times now, and I always end up with 23. I am wondering what I am doing wrong. Thank you=) This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Convert the mixed number into the improper fraction

Multiply both sides by the LCD to clear any fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the answer is

Which approximates to

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