Question

Translate this statement 'One-half of x is 3' into a algebraic expression and solve it.

Answer 1

One half of x is 3

1/2 x X = 3

x/2= 3

x= 3x2

x= 6

x=6

Answer 2

Answer:

We can represent a number in general by x . Halving a number means dividing it by two, so the expression that shows the half of a number is x2 , since you divide a number by two.