Question 193739
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Given Eqn: 
{{{(-1/3)x+7=16}}}
Solve for x.


Combine similar terms:
{{{(-1/3)x=16-7=9}}}
Cross multiply:
{{{x=(-3)(9)}}}
{{{x=(-27)}}} ---> Subst. to {{{2x+1}}}:


={{{2(highlight(-27))+1}}}
={{{-54+1}}}
={{{red(-53)}}}


Thank you,
Jojo</font>