Question 577003
Distributive property is your friend here.

2(x-8) = 3(1-3x) - 1/2

The two on the left distributes to both terms, similarly the three on the right distributes to both terms.

2x - 2(8)  =  3(1) - 3(3x) - 1/2

2x - 16 = 3 - 9x - 1/2
+9x          + 9x

11x - 16 = 3 - 1/2

11x = 3 - 1/2 + 16

Multiply by 2 to get rid of the fraction.

22x =  6 - 1 + 32

22x =  37

x = 37/22