Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 3/5

What is the solution to x+34=2x16\frac{x+3}{4} = \frac{2x-1}{6}?

  • A

    112\frac{11}{2}

  • B

    11

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  • C

    11-11

  • D

    5

Explanation

Cross-multiply: 6(x+3)=4(2x1)6(x+3) = 4(2x-1), so 6x+18=8x46x + 18 = 8x - 4. Then 22=2x22 = 2x and x=11x = 11.

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