Homework Help: algebra

Posted by anonymous on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 9:28pm.

I want to make sure that I understand how to do this problem.

What is the value of x if 3/2x-2=15 + x?

Would the solution be 2/9?

algebra - drwls, Friday, May 28, 2010 at 7:58am
No.

I assume you mean (3/2)x at the beginning, not 3/(2x) or 3/(2x-2). They would lead to different answers.

x/2 = 17
x = 34

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