Question

Solve for x

-2(x+1/3)+9x=4

Answer 1

Explanation:

-2(x+⅓)+9x=4

-2x-⅔+9x=4

combine like terms

7x=4+⅔

multiply both sides by 3

21x=12+2

21x=14

divide both sides by 21

x=14/21

the fraction reduces to

x=2/3