Five more than a number tripled is half the number. What is the number?

A. 6

B.-2

C.-1

D. 1

Formula should be 3x + 5 = 1/2x

Soultion:

3x - 1/2x = - 5

2 1/2x = - 5 or 5/2x = - 5

mutiply 2 to simplify

2 (5/2x) = - 5 (2)

5x = - 10

divide 5 to find the value of x

5x/5 = - 10/5

x = - 2