Question

Solve the equation, justify each step with an algebraic property
-7=-1+ x/3

Answer 1

-7=-1+x/3
-7+1=-1+x/3+1 Additive property of equality
-6=x/3 Combine Like Terms
-6(3)=x/3(3) Multiplicative property of equality
-18=x           Distribution

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