SOLUTION: Need help... 1/3(x-9)=-1 tried different things and nothing makes sence. thx Nohemi

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Question 71690: Need help...
1/3(x-9)=-1
tried different things and nothing makes sence.
thx Nohemi

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/3)(x-9)=-1
Multiply both sides by 3 to get:
(x-9) = -3
Add 9 to both sides to get:
x=6
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Cheers,
Stan H.