Question

SOLVE FOR X

X/3 + x-1/4 = 2+X
show (or describe every step)
the x-1/4 is ONE fraction, not a variable minus 1/4.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Thank you for the note. You show what you want like this.

X/3 + (x - 1)/4 = 2+X Multiply both sides by 12.

`(12*x)/(3) + (12*(x -1))/(4) = 12(x + 2)`

Now take mini steps.

1. Divide 3 into 12

4x

2. Divide 4 into 12

3(x - 1)

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Here's what you have.

4x + 3(x - 1) = 12(x + 2) Remove the brackets.

4x + 3x - 3 = 12x + 24 Combine like terms

7x - 3 = 12x + 24 Subtract 7x from both sides.

- 3 = 12x - 7x +24

-3 = 5x + 24 Subtract 24 from both sides.

-27 = 5x Divide by 5

x = -5.4