Question

Solve for x.

23(x−7)=−2

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Answer 1

the answer is x= 6.913

Answer 2

`x=4`

Explanation:

we have

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

solve for x

Multiply by
`3` both sides

`2(x-7)=-2*3`

`2x-14=-6`

Adds
`14` both sides

`2x-14+14=-6+14`

`2x=8`

Divide by
`2` both sides

`x=4`