SOLUTION: Find the number such that when 3/4 of it is added to 3whole no 1/2 the sum is the such a when 2/3 of it is subtracted from 6whole no 1/2

Question 994145: Find the number such that when 3/4 of it is added to 3whole no 1/2 the sum is the such a when 2/3 of it is subtracted from 6whole no 1/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the number such that when 3/4 of it is added to 3whole no 1/2 the sum is the such a when 2/3 of it is subtracted from 6whole no 1/2
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Equation:
(3/4)x + 3 1/2 = 6 1/2 - (2/3)x
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(3/4)x + (7/2) = (13/2) - (2/3)x
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[(3/4)+(2/3)]x = (13/2)-(7/2)
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[(9-8)/12]x = 3
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x = 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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