Question

How do I solve for x? -1/3x + 1 = -7

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

-1/3x +1=-7

• -1/3x=-7-1
• -1/3x=-8
• -1=-8×3x
• -1=-24x
• x=-1/-24
• x=0.041 or 1/24

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-1/3x + 1 = -7

take + 1 to the other side

   -1/3x=1+7

Then:

x=(-1/3)/8

x= -1/24 or 0.04