3x-1=-8

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Solution for 3x-1=-8 equation: 


Simplifying
3x + -1 = -8

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 3x = -8

Solving
-1 + 3x = -8

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 3x = -8 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 3x = -8 + 1
3x = -8 + 1

Combine like terms: -8 + 1 = -7
3x = -7

Divide each side by '3'.
x = -2.333333333

Simplifying
x = -2.333333333

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