Question

What is the value of x in the equation 1/3x-2/3=-18

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O -56
O -52
O 52
O 56

Answer 1

x = -52

Explanation:

Multiply both sides of the original equasion by 3 to get:

x - 2 = -54

Slide over the - 2 across the equal sign to get a +

x = -54 + 2

-54+2 = -52

Soo

x = -52