Question

What is the value of x in the equation One-third x minus two-thirds = negative 18?What is the value of x in the equation One-third x minus two-thirds = negative 18?

Answer 1

x=-54

Explanation:

`(1)/(3) x-(2)/(3) =-18`

`(1)/(3) x=-18+(2)/(3)`

`(1)/(3) x=-(52)/(3) \\`

`x=-(52)/(3) /(1)/(3)`

`x=-(52)/(3) *(3)/(1)`

`x=-(162)/(3)`

`x=-54`