-1 7/9 is the same as them sum of -2 5/6 and 1/3 times a number. what is the number?

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Bethan asked Mar 12, 2023

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-1 7/9= -2 5/6 + 1/3x
+2 5/6 to each side
-1 7/9 + 2 5/6 = 1 1/18

1 1/18 = 1/3x
Divide each side by 1/3

Answer is 3 1/6

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