Solve for x

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−9−2/3x=1

1 answer

To solve for x in the equation -9 - (2/3)x = 1, first add 9 to both sides of the equation:

-9 - (2/3)x + 9 = 1 + 9
- (2/3)x = 10

Next, multiply both sides of the equation by -3/2 to isolate the x term:

-3/2 * - (2/3)x = 10 * -3/2
x = -15

Therefore, x = -15.