1/9x + 3= -1

I put 1/9x =2
X=18

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Check your answer by substitution. Is it right?
No
1/9x + 3= -1

Subtract 3 from both sides. What do you get>

1/9x = ?
X=2
1/9x= -4
Nope.

1/9x = -4

Divide both sides by 1/9
X= -36
Let's substitute and see if it's right.

1/9x + 3= -1

(1/9) * -36 = -4

-4 + 3 = -1

Yes! x = -36
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