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Solve the equation using inverse operations.

1/3x=−9


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To solve the equation \(\frac{1}{3}x = -9\) using inverse operations, follow these steps:

  1. Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction:

    \[ 3 \cdot \left(\frac{1}{3}x\right) = 3 \cdot (-9) \]

  2. This simplifies to:

    \[ x = -27 \]

So, the solution is:

\[ \boxed{-27} \]