Question

Solve: -1/2 x+1=-x+8

7

1/2

14

18​

Answer 1

x = 14.

Explanation:

-1/2 x+1=-x+8

Add -x to both sides:

-1/2x + x + 1 = 8

Simplify and add -1 to both sides:

1/2 x = 8 - 1

1/2 x = 7

x = 14.