Solve for x: 2 over 3 (x - 2) = 4x.

negative 2 over 5

negative 5 over 2

2 over 5

5

Question

Solve for x: 2 over 3 (x - 2) = 4x.

negative 2 over 5

negative 5 over 2

2 over 5

5

anonymous · Answer

well solve for x

to get rid of the fraction   first multiply through by 3

anonymous · Answer

That gives you 2(x-2)  = 12x
Next distribute

2x - 4 = 12x

can you solve  for x from this point

anonymous · Answer

Wouldnt you add 2x and 12x

anonymous · Answer

not quite  - they are  on different sides of the equation

so you would need to subtract 2x from both sides ok

anonymous · Answer

So -4=10x

anonymous · Answer

yes thats it :)    Now what would you do to solve for x

anonymous · Answer

From then im not really sure....sorry i really didnt understand this thats why i posted for help :(

anonymous · Answer

well we need x by itself.  Since we have -4  = 10x   
We would divide both sides by 10

which give you 

-4/10    =  x

and then  you  reduce your answer

which give you  x = -2/5

ok:)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks(: Soo much!

anonymous · Answer

you are welcome