Answer to Question #89001 in Algebra for Candice

Question

If 2x/3-1=11 what does x=?

Answer 1

Solution. Perform successive transformations we get the solution

$$\frac {2x} {3} -1 =11$$

$$\frac {2x} {3}=12$$

$$2x=36$$

$$x=18$$

Answer. x=18.