Math Problem Statement

Solution

Let's solve the given equation step by step.

The equation is:

32[23(12x+1)+2]23=32x\frac{3}{2} \left[ \frac{2}{3} \left( \frac{1}{2} x + 1 \right) + 2 \right] - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{3}{2} x

First, simplify inside the brackets:

23(12x+1)\frac{2}{3} \left( \frac{1}{2} x + 1 \right)

Distribute 23\frac{2}{3}:

2312x+231=26x+23=13x+23\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{2} x + \frac{2}{3} \cdot 1 = \frac{2}{6} x + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3} x + \frac{2}{3}

Now, add 2 inside the brackets:

13x+23+2\frac{1}{3} x + \frac{2}{3} + 2

Convert 2 to a fraction with a common denominator of 3:

13x+23+63=13x+83\frac{1}{3} x + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{6}{3} = \frac{1}{3} x + \frac{8}{3}

Now, multiply by 32\frac{3}{2}:

32(13x+83)\frac{3}{2} \left( \frac{1}{3} x + \frac{8}{3} \right)

Distribute 32\frac{3}{2}:

3213x+3283=36x+246=12x+4\frac{3}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{3} x + \frac{3}{2} \cdot \frac{8}{3} = \frac{3}{6} x + \frac{24}{6} = \frac{1}{2} x + 4

So the equation now is:

12x+423=32x\frac{1}{2} x + 4 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{3}{2} x

Combine constants on the left side:

12x+423\frac{1}{2} x + 4 - \frac{2}{3}

Convert 4 to a fraction with a common denominator of 3:

12x+12323=12x+103\frac{1}{2} x + \frac{12}{3} - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{2} x + \frac{10}{3}

So the equation now is:

12x+103=32x\frac{1}{2} x + \frac{10}{3} = \frac{3}{2} x

Subtract 12x\frac{1}{2} x from both sides:

103=32x12x\frac{10}{3} = \frac{3}{2} x - \frac{1}{2} x

103=22x=x\frac{10}{3} = \frac{2}{2} x = x

So, we have:

x=103x = \frac{10}{3}

The solution to the equation is x=103x = \frac{10}{3}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you can ask:

  1. How do you solve equations involving fractions?
  2. Can you explain how to simplify complex fractions?
  3. What are the steps to solve a linear equation?
  4. How can you verify the solution to an equation?
  5. What are some common mistakes to avoid when solving equations?

Tip: When working with equations involving fractions, always try to find a common denominator to simplify the process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Equations with fractions
Fraction operations

Formulas

Equation simplification with fractions
Fraction addition and multiplication

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High school