SOLUTION: five more than one third of a number is -2. find the number.

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Question 667950: five more than one third of a number is -2. find the number.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 + 1%2F3x = -2
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Multiply the entire equation by 3
15 + x = -6
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Isolate x
x = -6 -15
highlight_green%28x+=+-21%29
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