SOLUTION: (1)/(x)=(4)/(3x)+1 solve for x. The answer key says -1/3 i dont know how to get that

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Question 769947: (1)/(x)=(4)/(3x)+1
solve for x. The answer key says -1/3 i dont know how to get that

Answer by htmentor(1343) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply through by x:
1 = 4/3 + x
Subtract 4/3 from both sides:
x = -1/3