3x-1/2(x-4)+5= -3

Name: tausa

Who is asking: Student
Level: Middle

Question:
3x-1/2(x-4)+5= -3

Hi Tausa,

The first thing I would is multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction.

3x - 1/2(x - 4) + 5 = -3

2(3x) - 2[1/2(x - 4)] +2(5) = 2(-3)

6x - (x - 4) + 10 = -6

6x -x +4 = -6
Can you complete it now?

Penny