SOLUTION: 1/3x+2=1 I have been working the problem but I don't understand

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Question 114423: 1/3x+2=1 I have been working the problem but I don't understand
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F3%29x%2B2=1 <----Does your equation look like this? If it does, then...



%283%29%28%281%2F3%29x%2B2%29=%283%29%281%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 3. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



1x%2B6=3 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=3-6Subtract 6 from both sides


x=-3 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-3