Question

2/3x = 27
Solve for x

Answer 1

Explanation:

Solve for

x

by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.

Exact Form:

x

=

81

2

Decimal Form:

x

=

40.5

Mixed Number Form:

x

=

40

1

2

Answer 2

x = 81/2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

2/3x = 27

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide 2/3 on both sides: x = 81/2

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: 2/3(81/2) = 27
2. Multiply: 27 = 27

Here we see that 27 does indeed equal 27.

∴ x = 81/2 is the solution to the equation.