The value of x is 17/12
How to solve for x?
The equation is given as
2 (3/4 - x/3) = 1 1/4
Express as improper fractions
2 (3/4 - x/3) = 5/4
Divide through by 2
3/4 - x/3 = 5/9
Collect like terms
x/3 = 3/4 - 5/9
Multiply through by 3
x = 9/4 - 15/9
Evaluate
x = (81 - 30)/36
Evaluate
x = 51/36
Simplify
x = 17/12
Hence, the value of x is 17/12
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