Question

Solve the following algebraic equation using appropriate

algebraic operations to isolate the variable.
x + 1
divided by 3
= x + 2

Answer 1

( x + 1 )/ 3 = x + 2
Multiply 3 on both sides
x + 1 = 3x + 6
Subtract 6 on both sides
x - 5 = 3x
Subtract x from both sides
-5 = 2x
Divide 2 from both sides
x = -2.5