1 Find the value(s) of x that make each equation true: 3x+1/2 - 1/3 = x

Luv asked Mar 15, 2023

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1 Find the value(s) of x that make each equation true:
3x+1/2 - 1/3 = x

Luv asked Mar 15, 2023

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Answer:

x = - 1/3

Explanation:

Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCM of 2 and 3 (which is 6 ) to get

9x+3 - 2 = 6x

9x +1 = 6x subtract 6x and subtract 1 from both sides to get

3x = -1

x = - 1/3

Abhishek Gaur answered Mar 20, 2023

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