SOLUTION: determine the value of x: (3-x):(x+1) = 2:1

SOLUTION: determine the value of x: (3-x):(x+1) = 2:1

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Question 451904: determine the value of x:
(3-x):(x+1) = 2:1
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

==> 3-x = 2(x+1)
==> 3-x = 2x + 2
==> 1 = 3x
==> x = 1/3
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