SOLUTION: Can you help me solve the following problem -7/3 x + 2/3=-18

Question 110249: Can you help me solve the following problem
-7/3 x + 2/3=-18
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, edjones:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 3. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Subtract 2 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -7 to isolate x

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-7/3 x + 2/3=-18
-7x+2=-54 multiply 3 times each side to eliminate fractions.
-7x+2-2=-54-2
-7x=-56
-7x/-7=-56/-7
x=8
Ed
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