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(i) 2312x=x+16\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{2} x = x + \frac{1}{6}

Solution:

Step 1: Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions, which is 6.

  • Multiply both sides by 6 to eliminate the fractions.

6×(2312x)=6×(x+16)6 \times \left( \frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{2} x \right) = 6 \times \left( x + \frac{1}{6} \right)

43x=6x+14 - 3x = 6x + 1

Step 2: Move all the terms with xx on one side and constants on the other:

41=6x+3x4 - 1 = 6x + 3x

3=9x3 = 9x

Step 3: Solve for xx:

x=39=13x = \frac{3}{9} = \frac{1}{3}

(ii) x33x22=1\frac{x - 3}{3} - \frac{x - 2}{2} = -1

Solution:

Step 1: Find the least common denominator (LCD), which is 6, and multiply both sides by 6.

6×(x33x22)=6×(1)6 \times \left( \frac{x - 3}{3} - \frac{x - 2}{2} \right) = 6 \times (-1)

2(x3)3(x2)=62(x - 3) - 3(x - 2) = -6

Step 2: Expand both sides:

2x63x+6=62x - 6 - 3x + 6 = -6

x=6-x = -6

Step 3: Solve for xx:

x=6x = 6

(iii) 12(x16)+23=56+13(123x)\frac{1}{2} \left( x - \frac{1}{6} \right) + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{6} + \frac{1}{3} \left( \frac{1}{2} - 3x \right)

Solution:

Step 1: Distribute and simplify both sides:

Left side:

12(x16)+23=x2112+23\frac{1}{2} \left( x - \frac{1}{6} \right) + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{x}{2} - \frac{1}{12} + \frac{2}{3}

Right side:

56+13(123x)=56+16x\frac{5}{6} + \frac{1}{3} \left( \frac{1}{2} - 3x \right) = \frac{5}{6} + \frac{1}{6} - x

Step 2: Combine terms on both sides.

x2+712=23x\frac{x}{2} + \frac{7}{12} = \frac{2}{3} - x

Step 3: Multiply through by 12 to eliminate fractions.

6x+7=812x6x + 7 = 8 - 12x

Step 4: Collect like terms:

18x=118x = 1

Step 5: Solve for xx:

x=118x = \frac{1}{18}


I can continue solving the remaining problems (iv) through (x) if you want. Do you need more detailed explanations for the steps or prefer to focus on any specific equation?


Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How can you find the least common denominator for fractions quickly?
  2. What is the importance of distributing terms when solving algebraic equations?
  3. How do you handle equations where variables appear on both sides?
  4. How do you solve equations with conditions like x2x \neq 2?
  5. What are the general steps to check your solutions?

Tip: Always verify your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to see if it satisfies the equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations with fractions
Solving linear equations
Factoring and simplifying algebraic expressions

Formulas

General equation solving formula ax + b = c
Least common denominator for fractions
Distributive property
Combining like terms

Theorems

Properties of equality
Distributive property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10