Question

Solve for x: two thirds(x − 2) = 4x. x = negative two fifths x = negative five halves x = two fifths x = −2

Answer 1

The answer to your question is x = -(2/5)

Explanation:

2/3(x -2) = 4x

2(x - 2) = 12x

2x - 4 = 12x

-4 = 12x - 2x

-4 = 10x

x = -4 / 10

x = -2/5

Answer 2

x=-2/5

Explanation:

1st: write equation

2/3(x -2) = 4x

2nd: multiply 3 on both sides

2(x - 2) = 12x

3rd: multipy

2x - 4 = 12x

4th:subtract 2x on both sides

-4 = 12x - 2x

5th:simplify

-4 = 10x

6th:divided 10 on both sides

x = -4 / 10

7th:simplify

x = -2/5