Question

1/3x + 1 = -2 PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

x = -9

Explanation:

1/3x + 1 = -2

1/3x = -2-1

1/3x= -3

x = -3 * 3

x = -9

Answer 2

Hey there!

1/3x + 1 = -2

SUBTRACT 1 to BOTH SIDES

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

SIMPLIFY IT!

1/3x = -2 - 1

1/3x = -3

MULTIPLY 3 to BOTH SIDES

1/3x * -3 = -3 * 3

SIMPLIFY IT!
x = -3 * 3

x = -9

Therefore, your answer should be:

x = -9

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