Solve the Equation: (x-2)/3 = (28-2x)/6

by Kim
(Canada)

Question

Solve the following equation: (x-2)/3 = (28-2x)/6

Answer

Solving this equation means that we need to find the value of x. Below are the steps to do so:

	Notice that this equation is given in a form of fraction. To solve for x, we need remove the fraction.
	We can remove these fractions by multiplying both sides with 6.
	Notice that, we can simplify this equation as shown on the left.
	Now, notice that we need to remove the brackets in 2(x-2). This gives 2x -4.
	Next, to solve for x, we need to put all the terms with x on one side.
	To do so, we add +2x to both sides.
	Similarly, we add +4 to both sides.
	Now, we can continue to simplify this equation.
	To find x, we just need to divide both sides with 4.
	Finally, we have the answer, x = 8.