Question

Using the cross multiplication method, which of the following is the solution to 2/(4x-1) = 1/3x?

1/2


2


-2


-1/2

Answer 1

2(3x)=1(4x-1)

6x=4x-1

Subtract 4x from each side

2x=-1

Divide each side to get x=-1/2

Your answer would be -1/2