Homework Help: MATH

Posted by Jen on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 4:02am.

I've been having problems with solving equations that involve fractions with the following problem can I get some help for solving equations that involve fractions?

x+1=2/3x

Thanks for the help.

MATH - drwls, Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 6:10am
I will assume that 2/3x is (2/3)x and not 2/(3x). As you have written it, it could be either. They are NOT the same.

Subtract x from both sides of the equation. This leaves you with
-1/3 x = 1

Multiply both sides by -3 for the final answer.
x = -3

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