Answer:
1) 8 2) -33/9
Step-by-step explanation:
1) (1/2)x = -1/2 + 9/2
(1/2)x = 4 x = 8
2) distributing 3/2, 9x/2 - 15/2 = -24
9x/2 = -24 + 15/2
9x/2 = -33/2
9x = -66/2
9x = -33
x = -33/9