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2/3 x + 17 = -1

Can you please help solve this I don’t think I don’t know how to solve it right

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Answer:

x = -27

Explanation:

2/3 x + 17 = -1

Subtract 17 from each side

2/3 x + 17-17 = -1-17

2/3x = -18

Multiply each side by 3/2

3/2 * 2/3x = -18*3/2

x = -27

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