Finite Math Examples

$x = - \frac{2}{3} + 2$

Step 1

Simplify $- \frac{2}{3} + 2$ .

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Step 1.1

To write $2$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$x = - \frac{2}{3} + 2 \cdot \frac{3}{3}$

Step 1.2

Combine $2$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$x = - \frac{2}{3} + \frac{2 \cdot 3}{3}$

Step 1.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$x = \frac{- 2 + 2 \cdot 3}{3}$

Step 1.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 1.4.1

Multiply $2$ by $3$ .

$x = \frac{- 2 + 6}{3}$

Step 1.4.2

Add $- 2$ and $6$ .

$x = \frac{4}{3}$

Step 2

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

$x = \frac{4}{3}$

Step 3