Solve 2x - 3 = 0.
2x - 3 = 0
2x = 3
(1/2)(2x) = (1/2)3
x = 3/2
Check: 2(3/2) - 3 = 3 - 3 = 0
Example 2:Solve 1.5t + 6 = 0.
1.5t + 6 = 0
1.5t = -6
(1/1.5)1.5t = (1/1.5)(-6)
t = -4
Check: 1.5(-4) + 6 = -6 + 6 = 0
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