SOLUTION: I need to solve the following equation for x 2x+1 /3 +3 = 4 - (x+2)/ 2 . I"m taking an algebra class for the first time in 25 years and I'm going nuts!

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Question 84195: I need to solve the following equation for x
2x+1 /3 +3 = 4 - (x+2)/ 2 . I"m taking an algebra class for the first time in 25 years and I'm going nuts!
Answer by sofiyacherni(99) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x%2B1+%2F3+%2B3+=+4+-+%28x%2B2%29%2F+2
start by movin all that's got x to left and all without x to right
2x%2B%28x%2B2%29%2F2=4-1%2F3-3
%284x%2Bx%2B2%29%2F2=1-1%2F3
%285x%2B2%29%2F2=%283-1%29%2F3
%285x%2B2%29%2F2=2%2F3 cross multiply
3%285x%2B2%29=2%282%29
15x%2B6=4
15x=-2
x=-2%2F15

PS WOW, that's a long time to stay away from math :) one to one tutoring might be helpful :)
Good Luck