Question

Solve the following for x please!

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, cross multiply.

2(2x-1)=6(x+1)

Then, use distributive property and multiply

4x-2=6x+6

Then, subtract 4x from 6x and subtract 6 from -2

-8=2x

Divide

-4=x

Answer 2

x = -4

Explanation:

It is often easiest to eliminate fractions first. Multiplying by the least common denominator (6), you have ...

2x -1 = 3(x +1)

2x -1 = 3x +3 . . . eliminate parentheses

-4 = x . . . . . . . . add -2x-3 to both sides

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Check

(2(-4) -1)/6 = -9/6 = (-4+1)/2 = -3/2 . . . . true