Pre-Algebra Examples

Solve for x 3x+1/2y=-2
Step 1
Combine and .
Step 2
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 3
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.2
Simplify the left side.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 3.3
Simplify the right side.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.3.1
Simplify each term.
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.3.1.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 3.3.1.2
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 3.3.1.3
Multiply .
Tap for more steps...
Step 3.3.1.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.1.3.2
Multiply by .