Question

Solve for x. In the equation 9x +1/3= x-13

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

9x+$\frac{1}{3}$=x-13

9x*3+1/3=x-13

27x+1/3=x-13

27x+1=3(x-13)

27x+1=3x-39

27x-3x=-39-1

24x=-40

x=-5/3

x=-5/3

Answer 2

Answer:

x = - $\frac{5}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

9x + $\frac{1}{3}$ = x - 13 ( multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction )

27x + 1 = 3x - 39 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

24x + 1 = - 39 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

24x = - 40 ( divide both sides by 24 )

x = $\frac{-40}{24}$ = - $\frac{5}{3}$