Question

Solve for x: −34x−1=115 .

Answer 1

-34x - 1 = 115

-34x = 115 + 1

-34x = 116

x = 116/-34

x = -58/17

Answer 2

x = -
`(64)/(45)`

Explanation:

-
`(3)/(4)`x - 1 =
`(1)/(15)`

add 1 to both sides:

-
`(3)/(4)`x =
`(16)/(15)`

multiply both sides by 4:

-3x =
`(64)/(15)`

divide both sides by -3:

x = -
`(64)/(45)`