Question

How do you solve 2/3x -10=-12

Answer 1

`x=-3`

Explanation:

Question:
`(2)/(3x) -10=-12`

1) Add 10 to both sides:

`(2)/(3x) =-2`

2) Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 2/3: (3/2)

`x=-2*(3)/(2)`

`x=(-6)/(2)`

3) Simplify the fraction:

`x=-3`