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Solve for X
1/3 X - 1/9 = 2/3

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Answer:

Explanation:

Multiply both sides of the equation by 9, since that is the biggest denominator.

Then you get (9/3)x - 9/9 = 18/3

3x - 1 = 6

add 1 to both sides 3x - 1 + 1 = 6 + 1

3x + 0 = 7

3x = 7

x = 7/3

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