Question

Solve this equation.

23x−15x=x−1

Answer 1

x = -1/7 (the whole fraction is negative)

Explanation:

23x−15x=x−1

8x = x - 1

8x - x = x - 1 - x

7x = -1

x = -1/7

Answer 2

x = -1/7

Explanation:

25x - 15x = x - 1

combine like terms

7x = -1

divide

x = -1/7