Question

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

Answer 1

we have the equation

$\frac{2}{3}x+1=\frac{1}{6}x-7$

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