How do you solve #x/3+2=x/2-1# and check for extraneous solutions? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Sonnhard May 23, 2018 #x=18# Explanation: Multiplying the equation by #6# we get #2x+12=3x-6# adding #6# and subtracting #2x# we get #18=x# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 1325 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License