Question

Solve this equation for X.

2/3(x - 7)= -2

1) y= 5 2/3

2) y= 8 1/3

3) y= 10

4) y= 4

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Answer 1

2/3(x-7)=(-2)

=> 2x - 14 = -6

=> 2x = 8

=> x = 8/2 => 4