SOLUTION: Find unknown x value in the following equation: 1/2:2x=-1/3 P/S: No explanation from teacher.

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Question 1000044: Find unknown x value in the following equation:
1/2:2x=-1/3
P/S: No explanation from teacher.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Left member appears to show a ratio comparing 1%2F2 and 2x.
Right member would be equal to that ratio and is indicated to be negative one-third.

A better more sensible way to show the equation should be %281%2F2%29%2F%282x%29=-1%2F3.

STEPS TO SOLVE

1%2F%284x%29=-1%2F3

1=%28-1%2F3%29%284x%29

1%28-3%2F1%29%281%2F4%29=x

highlight%28x=-3%2F4%29