Question

What is the value of x in the equation One-third x minus two-thirds = negative 18? –56 –52 52 56What is the value of x in the equation One-third x minus two-thirds = negative 1What is the value of x in the equation One-third x minus two-thirds = negative 18? –56 –52 52 568? –56 –52 52 56

Answer 1

Answer:

-52!

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Answer 2

Answer:

  –52

Step-by-step explanation:

Clear the fractions, then add 2.

  $\dfrac{1}{3}x-\dfrac{2}{3}=-18\\\\x-2=-54\qquad\text{multiply by 3}\\\\\boxed{x=-52}\qquad\text{add 2}$