Question

If 3/x= 6, then x-1=

I tried to solve for x and got 2, but 3/2 does not equal 6??

Answer 1

If 3/x= 6, then x-1=

Multiply by x.

3 = 6x

3/6 = 1/2 = x

Proof: 3/(1/2) = 3 * 2 = 6

Answer 2

ohhh stupid mistake.. thank you

Answer 3

You are welcome. And welcome to the human race. We all make stupid mistakes! <g>

Answer 4

haha of course

Answer 5

Also if there is another problem similar to this one. Where the x is the denominator. Would you always move it to the other side?

Answer 6

You need to multiply both sides by the denominator.

Answer 7

oh okay thank you again