Math Problem Statement

find value of x

Solution

Let's solve the equation step by step:

Given equation: 3718+2x3=1+23(4x3+94)\frac{37}{18} + \frac{2x}{3} = -1 + \frac{2}{3} \left(-\frac{4x}{3} + \frac{9}{4}\right)

Step 1: Distribute the 23\frac{2}{3} on the right side.

3718+2x3=1+23(4x3)+2394\frac{37}{18} + \frac{2x}{3} = -1 + \frac{2}{3} \cdot \left(-\frac{4x}{3}\right) + \frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{9}{4}

Calculate each term: 23(4x3)=8x9\frac{2}{3} \cdot \left(-\frac{4x}{3}\right) = -\frac{8x}{9} 2394=1812=32\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{9}{4} = \frac{18}{12} = \frac{3}{2}

So the equation becomes: 3718+2x3=18x9+32\frac{37}{18} + \frac{2x}{3} = -1 - \frac{8x}{9} + \frac{3}{2}

Step 2: Simplify the constants on the right side.

Combine 1-1 and 32\frac{3}{2}: 1+32=22+32=12-1 + \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{2}{2} + \frac{3}{2} = \frac{1}{2}

So now we have: 3718+2x3=128x9\frac{37}{18} + \frac{2x}{3} = \frac{1}{2} - \frac{8x}{9}

Step 3: Find a common denominator for all fractions to simplify the equation.

The common denominator for 18, 3, 2, and 9 is 18. Rewriting all terms with a denominator of 18 gives: 3718+12x18=91816x18\frac{37}{18} + \frac{12x}{18} = \frac{9}{18} - \frac{16x}{18}

Combine like terms: 37+12x18=916x18\frac{37 + 12x}{18} = \frac{9 - 16x}{18}

Since the denominators are equal, we can equate the numerators: 37+12x=916x37 + 12x = 9 - 16x

Step 4: Solve for xx.

Rearrange the terms to isolate xx: 12x+16x=93712x + 16x = 9 - 37 28x=2828x = -28 x=1x = -1

So, the value of xx is 1\boxed{-1}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would you solve a similar equation with different fractions?
  2. What are the steps to simplify fractions with different denominators?
  3. How do you handle equations with multiple terms containing xx?
  4. What happens if there are more variables in the equation?
  5. How can you check if your solution to the equation is correct?

Tip: Always perform the same operation on both sides of an equation to maintain balance and obtain the correct solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Equations
Fractions
Solving Equations

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12