Question

Find the value of (x + 1) in this equation. }

Answer 1

$\frac{1}{3}(6x\text{ - 5) - x = }\frac{1}{3}-2(x+1)$

2x - 5/3 - x = 1/3 - 2x - 2

combine like terms

2x - x + 2x = 1/3 - 2 + 5/3

3x = 0

so,

x = 0

so, the value of x + 1 = 0 + 1 = 1