SOLUTION: if x/3-1=x/2, evaluate x^2-x

Question 1136684: if x/3-1=x/2, evaluate x^2-x
Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If   - 1 = ,  then multiplying both sides by 6, you get


2x - 6 = 3x  

-6 = 3x - 2x 

x = -6.


Then x^2 - x =  = 36 + 6 = 42.

Very easy.

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