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Which of the following can be used to correctly solve the equation `-\frac{1}{3}x=18`?

User Chikwapuro
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Answer:

x = -54

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.


\sf \: `-(1)/(3)x=18`

Step 1: Multiply both sides by 3/(-1).


\sf( (3)/( - 1) ) * ( ( - 1)/(3) x) = ( (3)/( - 1) ) * (18)


\sf \: x = - 54

User Abijeet Patro
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