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1/3x - 7 = -8 what is x

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Answer:

x=-3

Explanation:

  1. Rewrite as x/3 -7 = -8
  2. Multiply the entire equation by 3 which results in : x -21 = -24
  3. Isolate the variable: x = -24 + 21
  4. Solve for x: x=-3
User Resu
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

Add 7 to -8 = -1

1/3x = -1

Divide -1 by 1/3

x = -3

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