Question

How do you solve `1/2 x -1/3 =5/2 + 1/4`?

Answer 1

`x=37/6`

Explanation:

`1/2x-1/3=5/2+1/4`
`x/2=5/2+1/4+1/3`
`(6)" "(6)" " (3)" " (4)`

`(6x)/cancel(12)=(5*6+1*3+1*4)/cancel(12)`
`6x=30+3+4`
`6x=37`
`x=37/6`