Question

slove and show work please.....2(x+1)/4=(3x-2)...i know i have to find the lcd which i think is 12.....but then i get stuck.

Answer 1

is the 2 in 2(x+1)/4 also being divided by 4? that is: [2(x+1)]/4 ?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

[2(x+1)]/4 = 3x-2 Multiply both sides by 4
2(x+1) = 6x - 6 Distribute the 2 on the left side
2x+2 = 6x -6 Add six to both sides, and subtract 2x
8 = 4x Divide both sides by 4
2 = x :) Ask questions.

Answer 4

I cant multiply apparently... same steps but yeah
2(x+1) = 6x - 8
2x+2=6x-8 add 8 to both sides and sub 2x
-6=4x divide
-3/2 = x

Answer 5

the answer in the back of the book is 1.......

Answer 6

Wow... again, I'm bad at multiplying, let me start over, lol

Answer 7

[2(x+1)]/4 = 3x-2 Multiply both sides by 4
2(x+1) = 12x - 8 Distribute the 2 on the left
2x+2 = 12x - 8 Add 8 and subtract 2x from both sides
10 = 10 x divide both sides by 10
1 = x Your book is right, I'm being dumb this morning, sorry.

Answer 8

thanks for your help....