SOLUTION: 3x over x-1 equals 2

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Question 333894: 3x over x-1 equals 2
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%283x%29%2F%28x-1%29=2 Start with the given equation.


3x=2%28x-1%29 Multiply both sides by x-1.


3x=2x-2 Distribute.


3x-2x=-2 Subtract 2x from both sides.


x=-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-2