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The fraction is throwing me off..help..!

The fraction is throwing me off..help..!-example-1
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Answer:

x=-21

Explanation:

1/3 x + 9 =2

Subtract 9 from each side

1/3 x +9-9 =2-9

1/3x = -7

Multiply by 3 to isolate x

3*1/3x = -7*3

x = -21

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