Question

1/2x+3 2/3x+1
What is the solution to the equation

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Start by multiplying both sides by 2.

`(1)/(2) x+3=(2)/(3) x+1\\x+6=(4)/(3) x+2`

Next, multiply both sides by 3.

`x+6=(4)/(3) x+2\\3x+18=4x+6`

Combine like terms.

`3x+18=4x+6\\18=x+6\\12=x`