Question

If twice a number added to three is divided by the number plus one, the result is 3/2. Find the number

Answer 1

x = - 3

Explanation:

2x + 3 = 3

x + 1 2

Cross multiply

2 (2x + 3) = 3(x + 1)

4x + 6 = 3x + 3

x + 6 = 3

x = -3