Question

Solve for x.

2/3(x−7)=−2

Answer 1

-2/(2/3) = x-7
-2/(2/3) + 7 = x
x=4

Answer 2

(2/3)(x-7)=-2 multiply both sides by 3

2(x-7)=-6 divide both sides by 2

x-7=-3 add 7 to both sides

x=4