SOLUTION: Which inverse operation would I use..? The equation is: 2x + 1/2 = 7/2 I tried subtracting 1/2 from both sides but I don't think my answer is right... Or would I divide 2 from

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Question 951907: Which inverse operation would I use..? The equation is: 2x + 1/2 = 7/2
I tried subtracting 1/2 from both sides but I don't think my answer is right... Or would I divide 2 from2x and 7/2????

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 1/2 = 7/2
Subtract 1/2
2x = 3
Divide by 2
x = 3/2

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