what is the answer to this equation 8-1/3x=16

i have to use the do undo chart for this equation.

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I read this as 8-⅓x=16 or 8-x/3=16.

DO UNDO
Divide by -3 ↓ Multiply by -3 ↑
Add 8 ↓ ➞ Subtract 8 ↑

To solve we go up the Undo column and apply to the number 16:

Subtract 8 to get 8.

Multiply by -3 to get -24, so x=-24.

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