Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation: (1/2) * (x - 3/4) = 5/6.

Solution

The equation provided in the image is:

12(x34)=56\frac{1}{2} \cdot \left(x - \frac{3}{4}\right) = \frac{5}{6}

Solution:

  1. Eliminate the fraction in front of the parentheses by multiplying both sides by 22: x34=256x - \frac{3}{4} = 2 \cdot \frac{5}{6}

  2. Simplify the right-hand side: x34=106x - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{10}{6}

  3. Simplify 106\frac{10}{6} to 53\frac{5}{3}: x34=53x - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5}{3}

  4. Add 34\frac{3}{4} to both sides to isolate xx: x=53+34x = \frac{5}{3} + \frac{3}{4}

  5. Find a common denominator to add the fractions. The least common denominator (LCD) of 3 and 4 is 12: x=2012+912x = \frac{20}{12} + \frac{9}{12}

  6. Add the fractions: x=2912x = \frac{29}{12}

Final Answer:

x=2912x = \frac{29}{12}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the process to solve an equation with fractions?
  2. How do you find the least common denominator of two fractions?
  3. How can you verify your solution for a linear equation?
  4. How does distributing fractions differ from distributing integers?
  5. What are some alternative methods for solving linear equations with fractions?

Tip: Always simplify fractions as much as possible during calculations to make the process easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations with Fractions
Linear Equations

Formulas

Fraction addition: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd

Theorems

Equality Property of Equations
Simplification of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8