SOLUTION: 3X/3=2X/3+1

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Question 178394: 3X/3=2X/3+1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2F3=2x%2F3%2B1 Start with the given equation.


cross%283%29%283x%2Fcross%283%29%29=cross%283%29%282x%2Fcross%283%29%29%2B3%281%29 Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 3 to clear any fractions.


3x=2x%2B3 Multiply and simplify.


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


x=3 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=3