Question

FAN AND MEDAL!!!
Solve for x: 2 over 3 (x - 4) = 2x.
A) 2
B) -2
C) -8
D) -4

Answer 1

What is your understanding of this question?

Answer 2

Don't let the variables on both sides throw you off :)

Answer 3

I tried it but the fractions are throwing me off.

Answer 4

Ah, it's always those pesky fractions… remember to get rid of them, take it's inverse on both sides of the equation! Like this:

Answer 5

What do you think an inverse operation means?

Answer 6

idk

Answer 7

It means to multiply the opposite (or reciprocal) of the fraction on both sides.

Answer 8

For example… if I were trying to get rid of 1/2, I would multiply it by 2/1 on both sides.
Is it clear so far?

Answer 9

Yes
So it is now
2x - 8 = 6x ?

Answer 10

How did you get -8 and 6x?

Answer 11

Is it B?