SOLUTION: It has been a long time since I've done this and need to help my son with his homework. Could you please work this problem out step by step, so that I can make sure I'm doing this

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: It has been a long time since I've done this and need to help my son with his homework. Could you please work this problem out step by step, so that I can make sure I'm doing this      Log On


   

Question 986978: It has been a long time since I've done this and need to help my son with his homework. Could you please work this problem out step by step, so that I can make sure I'm doing this correctly??? I would really appreciate it. Thankyou!!!
SOLVE:
2/3X = -12
MY EMAIL IS sgauthier1202@gmail.com
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
%282%2F3%29x=-12
2x%2F3=-12 Multiply each side by 3.
2x=-36 Divide each side by 2.
x=-18