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Can someone PLEASE help me? I've been stuck on this problem for so long and it's so frustrating. Apparently the answer is x=2a/3a-1

the question is: 3ax-2a=x (solve for x)
PLEASE HELP!!!

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Question: 3ax-2a=x (solve for x)

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So step 1: Subtract 3ax from both side

3ax-2a=x

-3ax. -3ax

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Now you're left with -2=x-3ax

step 2:Factor out the common term x

−2a=x(1−3a)

step 3: Divide both sides by 1-3a1−3a.

2a/1-3a = x

Switch sides... the end

Step-by-step explanation:

if you want a clearer view of what I just did above here's an attached image below :)

I hope this helps :)

Can someone PLEASE help me? I've been stuck on this problem for so long and it's so-example-1
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