algebra problem: solving (x + 1)/x = 3

[chinski7]

I'm not sure how to solve the following

(x+1)/x=3 please help I need to understand how this is done for a test

 

[DrMike]

Re: algebra problem

First, multiply both sides of the equation by x. What do you get then? Do you know how to solve it now?

 

[chinski7]

Re: algebra problem

thank you