SOLUTION: what is the value of x if (x+1)/(1+2x)=1/3

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Question 753839: what is the value of x if (x+1)/(1+2x)=1/3
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+1)/(1+2x)=1/3
cross multiplying:
3(x+1) = 1(1+2x)
3x+3 = 1+2x
x+3 = 1
x = -2

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