Question

What is the smallest solution to the equation 2/3 x^2=24

Answer 1

The smallest solution is -6

Explanation:

2/3 x^2=24

Multiply by 3/2 on each side

3/2 *2/3 x^2=24 *3/2

x^2 = 36

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) = ±sqrt(36)

x = ±6

x = -6, 6

The smallest solution is -6