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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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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.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fce6f5699-2525-4b81-bb20-8ad462eedaba%2F28589be2-28a2-4edb-ac27-20bbe9846853%2F4ahfj2_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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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