SOLUTION: Solve. 8 - 1/2x =3

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Question 648289: Solve. 8 - 1/2x =3
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8-%281%2F2%29x=3 Start with the given equation.


2%288-%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x%29=2%283%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 2 to clear any fractions.


16-1x=6 Distribute and multiply.


-x=6-16 Subtract 16 from both sides.


-x=-10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-10%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=10

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