shawniea shawniea
  • 23-10-2019
  • Mathematics
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1/6x + 5/2 = -1/3 Help solve for x

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CoolGuyJ CoolGuyJ
  • 23-10-2019
Start by finding the common denominators (in this case, 6)

So;

1/6x + 15/6 = -2/6

1/6x = -17/6

x = -17
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devishri1977
devishri1977 devishri1977
  • 23-10-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1/6x + 5/2 = -1/3

1/6x = -1/3 - 5/2 = (-1*2)/ 3*2 - 5*3 / 2*3

1/6x =  -2/6 - 15/6 = (-2-15) /6 = -17/6

1/6x = - 17/6

    x = (-17/6) * (6/1)

     x = -17

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