Question

Solve negative 7 over 3, the whole multiplied by x minus 3 equals negative 52.

Answer 1

Answer:

x=21

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

First write out the equation
$\frac{-7}{3} x-3=-52$
Add three to both sides to cancel out
$\frac{-7}{3} x=-49$
Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of the fraction being multiplied by x
$( \frac{-3}{7} ) \frac{-7}{3} x=-49( \frac{-3}{7} )$
Cancel out the fractions and you're left with positive 21
$x=21$