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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28-7%2F3%29x%2B2%2F3=-18 Start with the given equation



%283%29%28%28-7%2F3%29x%2B2%2F3%29=%283%29%28-18%29 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)



-7x%2B2=-54 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



-7x=-54-2Subtract 2 from both sides


-7x=-56 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28-56%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate x



x=8 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=8

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (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