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# If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ?

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13 May 2018, 20:27
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If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ?

A. 2/3

B. 1

C. 3/2

D. 5/2

E. 3

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13 May 2018, 20:32
x − 1 = 2x/3 or (x - 2*x/3) = 1 or x/3 = 1 or x = 3
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13 May 2018, 21:47

Solution

Given:
• x − 1 = $$\frac{2x}{3}$$

To find:
• The value of x that satisfies the given equation

Approach and Working:
• x − 1 = $$\frac{2x}{3}$$
Or, x – $$\frac{2x}{3}$$ = 1
Or, $$\frac{x}{3}$$ = 1
Or, x = 1 * 3 = 3

Hence, the correct answer is option E.

Note: without solving one can also get the answer by checking with the options, but in some cases that approach may take longer than original
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Re: If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ?  [#permalink]

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14 Jul 2018, 18:16
Bunuel wrote:
If x − 1 = 2x/3, what is the value of x ?

A. 2/3

B. 1

C. 3/2

D. 5/2

E. 3

Multiplying both sides of the equations by 3, we have:

3x - 3 = 2x

x = 3

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