SOLUTION: solve for x : 2x over 9 = 1 over 3

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Question 365134: solve for x : 2x over 9 = 1 over 3
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

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multiply both sides of the equation by 9 so as to have denominators = 1

2x = 3

x = 3/2