Question

What is the solution to the equation ſ x+1= 3x-79X=-16X=-4x=4X= 16

Answer 1

we have the equation

`(2)/(3)x+1=(1)/(6)x-7`

Solve for x

Multiply both sides by 6 to remove the fractions

`4x+6=x-42`

Group terms

4x-x=-42-6

3x=-48

x=-16