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What is the value of x in the equation One-third x minus two-thirds = negative 18?What is the value of x in the equation One-third x minus two-thirds = negative 18?

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Answer:

x=-54

Explanation:


(1)/(3) x-(2)/(3) =-18


(1)/(3) x=-18+(2)/(3)


(1)/(3) x=-(52)/(3) \\


x=-(52)/(3) /(1)/(3)


x=-(52)/(3) *(3)/(1)


x=-(162)/(3)


x=-54

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