6. Solve the equation (x+6)x3)

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**Exercise 6: Solving the Equation**

Objective: Solve the given linear equation step-by-step.

Equation: 

\[
\frac{1}{3}(x + 6) = \frac{1}{2}(x - 3)
\]

**Instructions:**

To solve the equation, follow these steps:

1. Distribute the fractions across the parentheses on both sides of the equation.
2. Simplify each side.
3. Isolate the variable \(x\).

**Solution:**

1. Distribute the fractions:
   - Left side: \(\frac{1}{3}(x) + \frac{1}{3}(6)\)
   - Right side: \(\frac{1}{2}(x) - \frac{1}{2}(3)\)

2. Simplify each expression:
   - Left side becomes \(\frac{1}{3}x + 2\)
   - Right side becomes \(\frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}\)

3. Set the two expressions equal and solve for \(x\):

   \[
   \frac{1}{3}x + 2 = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}
   \]

4. Rearrange to isolate \(x\) on one side.

By following these steps, you will find the value of \(x\) that satisfies the equation.
Transcribed Image Text:**Exercise 6: Solving the Equation** Objective: Solve the given linear equation step-by-step. Equation: \[ \frac{1}{3}(x + 6) = \frac{1}{2}(x - 3) \] **Instructions:** To solve the equation, follow these steps: 1. Distribute the fractions across the parentheses on both sides of the equation. 2. Simplify each side. 3. Isolate the variable \(x\). **Solution:** 1. Distribute the fractions: - Left side: \(\frac{1}{3}(x) + \frac{1}{3}(6)\) - Right side: \(\frac{1}{2}(x) - \frac{1}{2}(3)\) 2. Simplify each expression: - Left side becomes \(\frac{1}{3}x + 2\) - Right side becomes \(\frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}\) 3. Set the two expressions equal and solve for \(x\): \[ \frac{1}{3}x + 2 = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{3}{2} \] 4. Rearrange to isolate \(x\) on one side. By following these steps, you will find the value of \(x\) that satisfies the equation.
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