Question

2/3(x-2)=-2
how would I solve this ​

Answer 1

x =(5/3)

Explanation:

The given expression is
`(2)/(3(x-2))  = -2`

Now to simplify it,

The first step is to cross multiply.

So, the expression becomes

`(2)/((-2))  = 3(x-2)`

or, -1 = 3x - 6

⇒ 3x = -1 + 6

⇒ 3x = 5 , or x =(5/3)