solve this equation by using inverse operations: 1/3x=−9

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

1/3x = -9

First, we need to eliminate the fraction 1/3 by multiplying both sides of the equation by 3:

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

This simplifies to:

x = -27

The solution to the equation 1/3x = -9 is x = -27.