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What is the value of x? x/3-1=-3

User Desintegr
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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

x/3-1= -3

You subtract 3 from 1 to simplify

x/2= -3

Then you multiply 2 to each side

x= -6

User Jamaul
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6 votes

Answer:

x = -6

Explanation:

x/3-1=-3

Add 1 to each side

x/3 -1+1 = -3+1

x/3 = -2

Multiply by 3

x/3*3 = -2*3

x = -6

User RobLoach
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