SOLUTION: x-3/2 x= 1 I know the answer is -2 but I don't understand why. Please help studying for a big test! Thanks.

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Question 386693: x-3/2 x= 1 I know the answer is -2 but I don't understand why. Please help studying for a big test! Thanks.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-3x%2F2=+1;
-x%2F2+=+1;
x = -2, after multiplying both sides by -2.