SOLUTION: -8x-24=-291/3

Algebra ->  Expressions -> SOLUTION: -8x-24=-291/3      Log On


   

Question 52072: -8x-24=-291/3
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-8x-24=-291/3 [Simplify]
-8x-24=-97 [Solve for x]
-8x-24+24=-97+24
-8x=-73
-8x/-8=-73/-8
x=-73/-8 =73/8
x=9.125
.
checking:
-8(9.125)-24=-291/3
-97=-97 [Checks out]