Question

Solve for x.
2/3 (x − 7) = −2

Answer 1

The right Answer is:

x = 4

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

2/3 (x − 7) = −2

Multiply each side by 3/2

3/2 *2/3 (x − 7) = −2*3/2

x-7 = -3

Add 7 to each side

x-7+7 = -3+7

x=4