Question

Solve the equation: 2/3 = x + 9/12
A. x =17
B. x = -1/4
C. x = -7
D. x = -1

Answer 1

2/3=x+9/12

2/3=(12x+9)/12

cross multiply

12(3)=3(12x+9)

36=36x+27

36_27=36x

9=36x

x=9/36

x=1/4