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How do I solve for x? -1/3x + 1 = -7

User Himel Das
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Answer:

Explanation:

-1/3x + 1 = -7

take + 1 to the other side

-1/3x=1+7

Then:

x=(-1/3)/8

x= -1/24 or 0.04

User Bugs Bunny
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Explanation:

-1/3x +1=-7

  • -1/3x=-7-1
  • -1/3x=-8
  • -1=-8×3x
  • -1=-24x
  • x=-1/-24
  • x=0.041 or 1/24
User Alexander Ermolov
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