Question

5(x-1) over 4 equals 3(x+1) over 2. is x=2?

Answer 1

1/4 does *not* equal 9/2

Answer 2

you mean 5/4 doesnt equal 9/2

Answer 3

\[\frac{5(x-1)}{4}=\frac{3(x+1)}{2}\]so,\[5(x-1)=6(x+1)\]and,\[5x-5=6x+1\]giving,\[x=-6\]

Answer 4

ooops
5x-5=6x+6
x=-11