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What is the solution to 3/(2x+1) = 9/3x?

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Answer:

Solution x = - 1

Explanation:

3 / (2x+1) = 9 / 3x

Cross multiply

3(3x) = 9(2x + 1)

Distributive property

9x = 18x + 9

Subtract 18x from both sides

-9x = 9

Divide both sides by -9

x = -1

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