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What is the value of x in the equation x+7=−213 x+7=−2

What is the value of x in the equation x+7=−213 x+7=−2-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

⅓x + 7 = -2

isolate the x term by subtracting 7 from both sides

⅓x = -9

Multiply both sides by 3

x = -27

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