Cross-multiplying to eliminate the fraction: Solve the equation (3x−2)/(3x+1)=3. To do this, we can start by cross-multiplying to eliminate the fraction. (3x−2)=3×(3x+1)
Distributing the 3 on the right side: Distribute the 3 on the right side of the equation.(3x−2)=9x+3
Moving terms involving x to one side: Move all terms involving x to one side of the equation.3x−9x=3+2
Combining like terms: Combine like terms.−6x=5
Solving for x by dividing both sides: Solve for x by dividing both sides by −6.x=−65
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