SOLUTION: -2/3x + 1 = 7

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Question 151510: -2/3x + 1 = 7
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-%282%2F3%29x%2B1=7 Start with the given equation.


3%28-%282%2Fcross%283%29%29x%2B1%29=3%287%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 3 to clear any fractions.


-2x%2B3=21 Distribute and multiply.


-2x=21-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


-2x=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2818%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=-9 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-9