Question

Find the solution set for 8x - 3 = 2(x - 1/2)​

Answer 1

x = 1/3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

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

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distributive 2: 8x - 3 = 2x - 1
2. Subtract 2x on both sides: 6x - 3 = -1
3. Add 3 to both sides: 6x = 2
4. Divide 6 on both sides: x = 1/3