SOLUTION: I'm trying to help my daughter solve this type of equation. I'm close but not there: 2/3(x-5)=4/9 If you can show me how to solve this one, I can direct her on the rest of h

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Question 665165: I'm trying to help my daughter solve this type of equation. I'm close but not there:
2/3(x-5)=4/9
If you can show me how to solve this one, I can direct her on the rest of her problems. Thanks.
Debbie Duvall
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Re: TY, Super!  Yes, the idea is to clear out that  in front of the (x-5)

Goal always to isolate x on one side of the EQ





    (x-5) = 2/3

     x =  

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