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  • 06-01-2020
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Solve for x: 2/3 = 8/ x + 6

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sayandcal sayandcal
  • 06-01-2020

Answer: -3/2

Step-by-step explanation:

multiply all sides by x

u get 2x/3= 8+ 6x

subtract both sides by 6x

-5 x/3= 8

convetr LHS to improper fraction

-16x/3=8

multiple both sides by reciprocal of -16/3 which is -3/16

x= 8 * -3/16

x=-3/2

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