SOLUTION: can someon help me solve the following rational equation: x+1 over 1 = 3 over 2

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Question 410855: can someon help me solve the following rational equation: x+1 over 1 = 3 over 2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve the following rational equation: x+1 over 1 = 3 over 2
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(x+1)/1 = 3/2
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Cross-multiply to get:
2(x+1) = 3
2x+2 = 3
2x = 1
x = 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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