Question
Solve and show work for each proportion.
2x-2/14 = 2x-4/6
x+2/6 = x-1/12
2x-2/14 = 2x-4/6
x+2/6 = x-1/12
Answers
PsyDAG
Get rid of the denominators. For example, in the second equation, multiply both sides by 12.
12x + 4 = 12x - 1
However, there is no solution, since the 12x's cancel each other out. The same is true of the first equation. Do you have typos?
12x + 4 = 12x - 1
However, there is no solution, since the 12x's cancel each other out. The same is true of the first equation. Do you have typos?