SOLUTION: I am trying to solve an equation with a rational expression and I am having great struggles. the question is x/3=4(x+1)

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Question 191998: I am trying to solve an equation with a rational expression and I am having great struggles.
the question is
x/3=4(x+1)

Found 2 solutions by vleith, Alan3354:
Answer by vleith(2983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
clear the left side denominator by multipying both sides by 3

expand the right side
collect like terms (subtract 12x from both sides)

isolate x by dividing boths sides by -11

Now verify the answer by pluggin your solution into the original equation


which is true so the naswer is correct

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am trying to solve an equation with a rational expression and I am having great struggles.
the question is
x/3=4(x+1)
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Multiply by 3
x = 12(x+1)
expand the right side
x = 12x + 12
subtract 12x from both sides
-11x = 12
divide by -11
x = -12/11

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