Question 151510


{{{-(2/3)x+1=7}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3(-(2/cross(3))x+1)=3(7)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{3}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{-2x+3=21}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{-2x=21-3}}} Subtract {{{3}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x=18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(18)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-9}}} Reduce.



----------------------------------------------------------------------


Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-9}}}