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

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: solve for x. -2/3x=12      Log On


   

Question 318687: solve for x.
-2/3x=12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-%282%2F3%29x=12 Start with the given equation.


-2x=3%2812%29 Multiply both sides by 3.


-2x=36 Multiply.


x=%2836%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=-18 Reduce.


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer:

So the solution is x=-18