Question

2/3(x − 2) = 4x. solve for x. help please.

Answer 1

x = -2/5.

Explanation:

2/3(x − 2) = 4x Distributing the 2/3 over the parentheses:

2/3 x - 4/3 = 4x

2/3x - 4x = 4/3 Multiply through by 3:

2x - 12x = 4

-10x = 4

x = -2/5.