SOLUTION: whats the linear equation for -2/3x-7=12

Question 680306: whats the linear equation for -2/3x-7=12
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

A linear equation contains only the first power of the unknown quantity. Thus,
is a linear equation.
Linear equations have only solution which is the value of the variable (in your case ) that when substituted in the equation, makes the left hand side equal to the right hand side.
A simple linear function can be written as or another identifying letter used such as . Consequently, for different values of the unknown quantity (in this case '') then the function also yields a different value.
so, your equation written as a linear equation will be:
...set it equal to zero

...replace zero with

...or with

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