SOLUTION: 4 = 2/3x + 9+ 1/3x Solve the equation by simplifiing both sides and isolating the variable

Question 107148: 4 = 2/3x + 9+ 1/3x
Solve the equation by simplifiing both sides and isolating the variable
Found 2 solutions by edjones, stanbon:
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 = 2x/3 + 9+ x/3
3*4=3*2x/3+3*9+3*x/3
12=2x+27+x no fractions!
3x+27=12
3x+27-27=12-27
3x= -15
3x/3= -15/3
x= -5
Ed
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 = 2/3x + 9+ 1/3x
4 = x + 9
x = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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