SOLUTION: solve for x. -2/3x=12

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Question 318687: solve for x.
-2/3x=12

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Multiply both sides by 3.


Multiply.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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