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

Algebra ->  Equations -> 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       Log On


   

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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F2%29x=3%265%2F6 Start with the given equation.


%281%2F2%29x=23%2F6 Convert the mixed number 3%265%2F6 into the improper fraction 23%2F6


6%28%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x%29=cross%286%29%2823%2Fcross%286%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 6 to clear any fractions.


3x=23 Distribute and multiply.


x=%2823%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer:

So the answer is x=23%2F3


Which approximates to x=7.667