Question

Solve for x.

2(x−312)=1034

Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

x = 829

Explanation:

1 Divide both sides by 22.

x-312=\frac{1034}{2}

x−312=

2

1034

​

2 Simplify \frac{1034}{2}

2

1034

​

to 517517.

x-312=517

x−312=517

3 Add 312312 to both sides.

x=517+312

x=517+312

4 Simplify 517+312517+312 to 829829.

x=829

x=829