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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Re: TY, Super!  Yes, the idea is to clear out that 2%2F3 in front of the (x-5)

Goal always to isolate x on one side of the EQ

%282%2F3%29%28x-5%29=4%2F9

%283%2F2%29%282%2F3%29%28x-5%29=%283%2F2%29%284%2F9%29

    (x-5) = 2/3

     x = 5%262%2F3