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How do you solve $x/-3+3=7$ ?

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Jun 16, 2015

$x = -12$

Explanation:

Given $x/(-3) + 3 = 7$

Clear the fraction by multiplying all terms (on both sides) by $(-3)$
$color(white)("XXXX")$ $x -9 = -21$
Add $9$ to both sides
$color(white)("XXXX")$ $x = -12$

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