Question

Solve for x: 2/3x-1=5

Answer 1

The given equation is

`(2)/(3)x-1=5`

First, we have to sum 1 on each side

`\begin{gathered} (2)/(3)x-1+1=5+1 \\ (2)/(3)x=6 \end{gathered}`

Now, we multiply the equation by 3/2

`\begin{gathered} (2)/(3)x\cdot(3)/(2)=6\cdot(3)/(2) \\ x=(18)/(2) \\ x=9 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the solution is 9.