Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.3 - Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Exercises - Page 23: 9

Answer

$x=\frac{1}{2}$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 7+3x-12x=3x+1$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 7-9x=3x+1$ Add $9x-1$ to both sides. $\Rightarrow 7-9x+9x-1=3x+1+9x-1$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 6=12x$ Divide both sides by $12$. $\Rightarrow \frac{6}{12}=\frac{12x}{12}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}=x$. Check:- $\Rightarrow 7+3(\frac{1}{2})-12(\frac{1}{2})=3(\frac{1}{2})+1$ $\Rightarrow 7+\frac{3}{2}-\frac{12}{2}=\frac{3}{2}+1$ $\Rightarrow \frac{14}{2}+\frac{3}{2}-\frac{12}{2}=\frac{3}{2}+\frac{2}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{14+3-12}{2}=\frac{3+2}{2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{5}{2}=\frac{5}{2}$ True. Hence, the solution is $x=\frac{1}{2}$.
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