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Solve:

2
3
x - 4 = -2
A) -3

B) -4
C) -9
D) 3

User ArtiomLK
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Answer:

D) 3

Explanation:

2/3 x - 4 = -2

Add 4 to each side

2/3x-4+4 = -2+4

2/3x =2

Multiply each side by 3/2 to isolate x

3/2 * 2/3 x = 2 * 3/2

x = 3

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