Question

Solve for x: 2 over 3 (x − 4) = 2x. (1 point)

AHHHHH I CANT GET THIS

A.) 2
B.) -2
C.) -8
D.) -4

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

2/3 (x-4)=2x

or, 2x-8/3 =2x (multiply(x-4) by 2/3)

or, 2x-8 =3×2x

or, 2x-8 =6x

or, 2x-6x = 8

or, -4x = 8

or, x= 8/(-4)

or, x= -2