Question

solving fractions. Solve for x.
4/3x + 2/3 = 6

Answer 1

x should = 5

Answer 2

its actually x = 4 got the answer sheet
but i dont get how to solve it

Answer 3

nvm it should equal 4...sorry

Answer 4

i added (2/3) you need to subtract

Answer 5

Lul okay, but can you explain how to solve it?

Answer 6

please

Answer 7

move 2/3 to the right by subtracting. 6-(2/3)= 16/3

Answer 8

so now you have 4/3x=16/3

Answer 9

no you divide by 4/3, or multiply by 3/4 (same thing)

that gives you 16/4=x or more simply put... 4

Answer 10

oh okay so 2/3 gets cancel out? or what happens to it?

Answer 11

not canceled out... you are subtracting it from both sides...

Answer 12

ohhhhhh I see