SOLUTION: ive had help on an easier question of this type and thought i had understood the concept, however it doesnt seem to work this time. finding the value of x in a linear equation that

Question 174089: ive had help on an easier question of this type and thought i had understood the concept, however it doesnt seem to work this time. finding the value of x in a linear equation that uses fractions.
3w-2(w-4/3)=1/3
w=-1 but how did they get this answer???
much appreciate your help guys:)
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think the problem is as shown below. You need to be 'really careful'. Is that correct? Do yourself a favor and don't be stingy with parens
multiply everything by 3 to clear the denominators

RELATED QUESTIONS
Hi, ive been asked to answer the following logarithm questions, with great difficulty,... (answered by stanbon)

Please help. Ive been stuck on this question for a while and can't seem to figure it out. (answered by nerdybill)

How many different combinations of nickels, dimes, and/or quarters equal exactly 60... (answered by 303795)

My question is this. A car travels 504 miles at a certain speed. If the speed had been 14 (answered by scott8148)

Please help me solve this equation, I tried and I am not very good... : You work 10 hours (answered by josgarithmetic,MathTherapy)

This is a personal question, just wondering how i could solve it, however i will accept... (answered by Alan3354,Theo)

I really need help on learning how to use the Zero Product Property to solve problems... (answered by Theo)

This question has to do with "To multiply polynomials that have special products" it... (answered by Alan3354)

Harold invested $30,000 in various stocks and bonds. He earned 6% on his bonds and 12% on (answered by Mathtut,solver91311)