How do you solve \frac { 3} { 2} x - 12= 18?

1 Answer
Mar 10, 2018

x = 20

Explanation:

Fractions can make the equation look intimidating, so I suggest you to first take out the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by 2 (the denominator of the fraction \frac{3}{2}).

2(\frac{3}{2}x - 12) = 2(18)
3x - 24 = 36
3x = 60
x = 20