Question

How do you solve rational equations `(x+1)/3 = (2x-1)/4`?

Answer 1

`x = 7/2`

Explanation:

first cross mutiply to obtain

`4(x + 1 ) = 3(2x - 1 )`

`4x + 4 = 6x - 3`

`4x -6x = -3 - 4`

`-2x = -7`

`x = 7/2`