Question

What is the value of x in the equation 1/3x - 2/3 = negative 18?

Answer 1

Answer:

  -52

Step-by-step explanation:

You can clear fractions by multiplying by 3:

  3(1/3x) -3(2/3) = 3(-18)

  x -2 = -54

add 2:

  x = -52