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Answer:

x = 1/14

Explanation:

We are given the equation:


\displaystyle \large{ (2x - 1)/(3) = - 4x}

Multiply the whole equation by 3 to get rid of the denominator.


\displaystyle \large{ (2x - 1)/(3)(3) = - 4x(3)} \\ \displaystyle \large{ 2x - 1 = - 12x}

Add both sides by 12x.


\displaystyle \large{ 2x - 1 + 12x = - 12x + 12x} \\ \displaystyle \large{ 2x - 1 + 12x = 0}

Combine like terms.


\displaystyle \large{ 14x - 1 = 0}

Add both sides by 1.


\displaystyle \large{ 14x - 1 + 1= 0 + 1} \\ \displaystyle \large{ 14x = 1}

Divide both sides by 14 to isolate x.


\displaystyle \large{ (14x)/(14) = (1)/(14) } \\ \displaystyle \large{ x= (1)/(14) }

And we're done!

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