Question

`- (1)/(3) (9x + 42) - 5x = - 70`
Can someone help me please!!!
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Answer 1

For the statement to be true, x is 7

Answer 2

x = 7

Explanation:

`- (1)/(3) (9x + 42) - 5x = - 70`

Multiply the terms in the bracket

We have

- 3x - 14 - 5x = - 70

- 8x - 14 = - 70

Using the addition property, add 14 to both sides

That's

- 8x + 14 - 14 = - 70 + 14

- 8x = - 56

Divide both sides by - 8

That's

`( - 8x)/( - 8) = ( - 56)/( - 8)`

We have the final answer as

x = 7

Hope this helps you