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What is the solution to the equation 9-3x = 7?

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4 votes

Answer:

x =
(2)/(3)

Explanation:

Given

9 - 3x = 7 ( subtract 9 from both sides )

- 3x = - 2 (divide both sides by - 3 )

x =
(-2)/(-3) =
(2)/(3)

User Deepak Rajput
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\huge{\boxed{x=(2)/(3)}}

Add
3x on both sides.
9=7+3x

Subtract 7 from both sides.
2=3x

Divide both sides by 3.
\boxed{(2)/(3)}=x

User Vladimir Shefer
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