How do you solve #2/3 x + 1= - \frac { 1} { 3} x - 1#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-10-13T01:27:54

#x=-2#

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Solve:

#2/3x+1=-1/3x-1#

Add #1/3x# to both sides.

#2/3x+1/3x+1=-1#

Simplify.

#1/3x+1=-1#

Subtract #1# from both sides.

#1/3x=-1-1#

Simplify.

#1/3x=-2#

Multiply both sides by #3#.

#x=-2xx3#

Simplify.

#x=-6#