Question

What is

`(2ax + 3)/(ax + 3) = - 1`
x value​

Answer 1

Explanation:

`(2ax+3)/(ax+3) =-1\\2ax+3=-ax-3\\2ax+ax=-3-3\\3ax=-6\\x=-(2)/(a)`

Answer 2

`(2ax+3)/(ax+3)=-1`

Rewrite -1 as a fraction

`(2ax+3)/(ax+3)=(-1)/(1)`

Cross multiply

`2ax+3=-1(ax+3)`

Distribute the -1

`2ax+3=-ax-3`

Add both sides by ax

`3ax+3=-3`

Subtract both sides by 3

`3ax=-6`

Divide both sides by 3a

`x=-(6)/(3a)`

Simplify

`=-(2)/(a)`

That's the value of x respect to a. Let me know if you need any clarifications, thanks!