Question

solve $3x - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$

Explanation:

Step1: Add $\frac{1}{2}$ to both sides

$3x - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step2: Simplify both sides

$3x = \frac{6}{2}$
$3x = 3$

Step3: Divide both sides by 3

$\frac{3x}{3} = \frac{3}{3}$

Step4: Simplify

$x = 1$

Answer:

$x = 1$