Question

This is Algebra 1

Please show the steps

Answer 1

-9/3 or -3

Explanation:

multiply the equation by 3

23(3) = x/3(3) +26(3)

23×3= 69

the 3 cancels in the fraction

26×3=78

69=x+78

subtract 78 to the other side

-9=x

check:

23=-9/3+26

-9/3 = -3

23=-3+26

23=23