SOLUTION: 2x/3+9=-7

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Question 212269: 2x/3+9=-7
Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2F3%2B9=-7

Step 1. Multiply by 3 to both sides of equation to get rid of denominator.
2%283%29x%2F3%2B3%2A9=%28-7%29%2A3

2x%2B27=-21

Step 2. Subtract -27 from both sides of equation.

2x%2B27-27=-21-27

2x=-48

Step 3. Divide by 2 to both sides of equation to get x.

2x%2F2=-48%2F2

x=-24

Step 4. Answer is x=-24.

I hope the above steps were helpful.

And good luck in your studies!

Respectfully,
Dr J

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