what is the value of the x in the proportion 6x+1/7=18x-2/14

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3
2/3
1/14

1 answer

To solve the proportion, we can cross-multiply:

(6x + 1)(14) = (18x - 2)(7)

84x + 14 = 126x - 14

Rearranging the equation:

126x - 84x = 14 + 14

42x = 28

Dividing both sides by 42:

x = 28/42

Simplifying the fraction:

x = 2/3

The value of x in the proportion is 2/3.