Question

PLEASE HELP!!

What is the value of x in the equation?

Two-thirds (x + 6) = negative 18

Answer 1

x= -33

Explanation:

2/3 (x+6) = -18

(x+6) = -18x3/2 = -9x3 = -27

x+6= -27 (if the symbols are same you need to add if symbols are different you need to subtract.) the bigger numbers symbol will tell if number is positive or negative.

x= -27-6

x= -33

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Answer 2

x = - 33

Explanation:

Given

`(2)/(3)`(x + 6) = - 18

Multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction

2(x + 6) = - 54 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x + 6 = - 27 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

x = - 33