1/2x+13=9 what is x?

x = - 1/8

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2x + 13 = 9

collect the like terms

1/2x = 9 - 13

1/2x = - 4

cross multiply

-8x = 1

x = - 1/8

The value of x is - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given Equation

1/2 (x) + 13=9

Taking literals on left hand side and constants at right hand side

1/2 (x) = 9-13

1/2 (x) = - 4

applying cross multiplication

x = - 4*2

so x = - 8

The value of x is - 8