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Solve the equation for x. x/3 -1 = -2
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

When asked to solve the equation for x, it mean that put x only on one side, and everything else on the other side. So....

x/3 - 1 = -2

x/3 = -1 ( add 1 on both side)

x = -3 (x3 on both side)

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