SOLUTION: How do you solve the equation, x-1/3=2/7

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Question 1024853: How do you solve the equation, x-1/3=2/7
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming your equation is exactly as written here, then you use these properties together: Additive Inverse, and Addition Property of Equality. Then you simplify or compute.

x-1/3=2/7

x-1%2F3=2%2F7
How do you undo subtraction of 1%2F3? You ADD 1%2F3.

x-1%2F3%2B1%2F3=2%2F7%2B1%2F3

x=2%2F7%2B1%2F3

x=6%2F21%2B7%2F21

x=youFinishThis