How do you solve #\frac { x } { 3} - 14= - 21#?
1 Answer
Nov 3, 2016
Explanation:
To eliminate the fraction, multiply all terms on both sides of the equation by 3.
#cancel(3)^1xxx/cancel(3)^1-(3xx14)=(3xx-21)#
#rArrx-42=-63# add 42 to both sides.
#xcancel(-42)cancel(+42)=-63+42#
#rArrx=-21" is the solution"#
