18x-24x=1/2

Question

how do i solve for x?

Answer 1

Hello Diamond,

Let's get started. Since you've like terms on the left hand side of the equation, so subtract them.

18x - 24x = 1/2        (original equation)

-6x = 1/2

divide both sides by -6

(-6x)/-6 = (1/2)/-6

x = (1/2) * (-1/6)

x = -1/12      (answer)

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