Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra intermediate Problem For what value of x will 2x+22x−1 and x−1x−3 be equal? Solution — click to reveal We have the equation 2x+22x−1=x−1x−3. Cross-multiplying and simplifying, we get (2x−1)(x−1)2x2−x−2x+12x2−3x+1x=(2x+2)(x−3)=2x2+2x−3⋅2x−3⋅2=2x2−4x−6=−7 Final answer -7 ← Previous problem Next problem →