Quandaries
and Queries
Who is asking: Student
Level: Secondary
Question:
(x-1)/3 - 1 = (x + 2)/2
Hi,
You have two fractions, one with a denominator of 3 and the other with a denominator of 2. The first thing I would do is to multiply both sides by 3 as this will eliminate one of the fractions.
Multiplying both sides by 3 and simplifying gives
Now you have only one fraction, with a denominator of 2.
Multiply both sides by 2, simplify and solve for x.
Make sure you check your answer,
Penny