Solve the equation using inverse operations.

1/3x=−9

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To solve the equation 1/3x = -9 using inverse operations, we need to isolate x.

First, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to eliminate the fraction. This gives us:

(3)(1/3x) = (3)(-9)
x = -27

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -27.