Question

Consider the equation ax + 3/2 = 6 Solve the equation for x.

Answer 1

x =
`(9)/(2a)`

Explanation:

ax +
`(3)/(2)` = 6 ( multiply through by 2 to clear the fraction )

2ax + 3 = 12 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

2ax = 9 ( isolate x by dividing both sides by 2a )

x =
`(9)/(2a)`