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What is the solution to the equation ſ x+1= 3x-79X=-16X=-4x=4X= 16

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we have the equation


(2)/(3)x+1=(1)/(6)x-7

Solve for x

Multiply both sides by 6 to remove the fractions


4x+6=x-42

Group terms

4x-x=-42-6

3x=-48

x=-16

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