Algebra Examples

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

Step 1

Add $1$ to both sides of the equation.

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

Step 2

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

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

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 4

Add $1$ and $2$ .

$x = \frac{3}{2}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$x = \frac{3}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$x = 1.5$

Mixed Number Form:

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