Solve: Combining (-2/3x) and (-8⅓x) Like Terms in Algebra

(−23x)+(−813x)= (-\frac{2}{3}x)+(-8\frac{1}{3}x)=

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(−23x)+(−813x)= (-\frac{2}{3}x)+(-8\frac{1}{3}x)=

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Let's remember the rule:

+(−x)=−x +(-x)=-x

Now let's write the exercise in the appropriate form and solve it:

−23x−813x=−9x -\frac{2}{3}x-8\frac{1}{3}x=-9x

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Final Answer

−9x -9x

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