Solve the equation, keeping the value for x as an improper fraction.
2
3
x = − 1
2
x + 5
1. Isolate the variable by adding 1
2
x to both sides: 1
2
x + 2
3
x = 5
2. Use the common denominator to add terms: 3
6
x + 4
6
x = 5
7
6
x = 5
3. Multiply by the reciprocal: 6
7
(7
6
)x = 5(6
7
)
x =