SOLUTION: x + 9 over 2 = 3

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Question 995173: x + 9 over 2 = 3

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 9 over 2 = 3
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If you mean (x+9)/2 = 3
then x+9 = 6
and x = -3
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If you mean x + 9/2 = 3
then x = 6/2 - 9/2
and x = -3/2
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Use parentheses to avoid ambiguity.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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