solve equation

Question

x-2both over 6 =x/2

Answer 1

 

(x - 2)       x

-------- = ----

    6          2

 

Cross multiply

 

    2(x - 2) = 6x

 

Expand using distributive property

 

    2x -  4 = 6x

 

Combine like terms, and solve for the variable

 

    -4 = 6x - 2x

    -4 = 4x

     -1 = x

 

CHECK:

     (-1 - 2)/6 = -1/2

     (-3)/6 = -1/2

      -1/2 = -1/2