SOLUTION: For the function f(x) = -1/3x - 1, find the value of x for which f(x) = x.

SOLUTION: For the function f(x) = -1/3x - 1, find the value of x for which f(x) = x.

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Question 1087371: For the function f(x) = -1/3x - 1, find the value of x for which f(x) = x.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming the function is

If so, then replace f(x) with x. Afterwards, solve for x

Multiply both sides by 3 (to clear out the fraction)

Distribute

Add x to both sides

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x

The answer is
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