Solve the equation: 3x - 5.5 = 1/2

To make the equation easier, multiply it all by 2 : 6x-11 = 1 And solve: 6x = 12x = 2

JB
Answered by James B. Maths tutor

1836 Views

See similar Maths 13 Plus tutors

Related Maths 13 Plus answers

All answers ▸

find 12% of £550 (non calculator)


w and x are whole numbers. w >40, x<30. Work out the smallest possible value of w-x.


Find the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle using i) Pythagoras Theorem ii) Trigonometry. The triangle has sides of lengths 3cm and 4cm and an acute angle of 30 degrees.


5x(3+2) =?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning