SOLUTION: solve- 3x-1 ---- + 2 = 6 4

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Question 112940: solve-
3x-1
---- + 2 = 6
4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283x-1%29%2F4%2B2=6 Start with the given equation



%284%29%28%283x-1%29%2F4%2B2%29=%284%29%286%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 4. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



1%283x-1%29%2B8=24 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



3x-1%2B8=24 Distribute


3x%2B7=24 Combine like terms on the left side


3x=24-7Subtract 7 from both sides


3x=17 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2817%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



x=17%2F3 Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is x=17%2F3 (which is approximately x=5.66666666666667 in decimal form)