SOLUTION: solve. 13 - x/2 = x - 1/2

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: solve. 13 - x/2 = x - 1/2       Log On

Ad: You enter your algebra equation or inequality - Algebrator solves it step-by-step while providing clear explanations. Free on-line demo .
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   

Question 4246: solve.
13 - x/2 = x - 1/2

Answer by rapaljer(4551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you don't like fractions, then begin by multiplying both sides of the equation by 2.

2%2A13+-+2%2A+%28x%2F2%29+=+2%2Ax+-+2%2A+%281%2F2%29

+26+-+x+=+2x+-+1+

Add +x to each side:

26+-+x+%2B+x+=+2x+%2B+x+-+1
26+=+3x+-+1
Add +1 to each side:
27+=+3x
Divide by 3: x = 9