Solve the equation: -1/4 (x-8)+1/2 (x+2)=x-3
Multiply both sides by 4,
-(x – 8) + 2(x + 2) = 4x – 12 now expand the brackets.
-x + 8 + 2x + 4 = 4x – 12 bring the x-terms to one side and the constant terms to the other.
-x + 2x – 4x = -12 – 8 – 4 simplify
-3x = -24
x = 24/3 = 8
Answer: x = 8