SOLUTION: Solve -5/2x + 1/2 = -18

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Question 336829: Solve -5/2x + 1/2 = -18
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-%285%2F2%29x%2B1%2F2=-18 Start with the given equation.


2%28-%285%2Fcross%282%29%29x%2B1%2Fcross%282%29%29=2%28-18%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 2 to clear any fractions.


-5x%2B1=-36 Distribute and multiply.


-5x=-36-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


-5x=-37 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-37%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=37%2F5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=37%2F5


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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5/2x+1/2=-18
-5/2x=-18-1/2
-5/2x=-36/2-1/2
-5/2x=-37/2
x=(-37/2)(-2/5)
x=74/10
x=7 2/5