SOLUTION: 1/3x-2=7

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Question 102766: 1/3x-2=7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F3%29x-2=7 Start with the given equation



%283%29%28%281%2F3%29x-2%29=%283%29%287%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)



x-6=21 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=21%2B6Add 6 to both sides


x=27 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=27