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X + 2/3 = −4

A x = −3 1/3x = −313

B x = −4 2/3x = −423

C x = 3 1/3x = 313

D x = 4 2/3

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Answer:

b.

Explanation:

x + 2/3 = -4 [multiply the entire equation by 3 to get rid of denominator]

3x + 2 = -12 [subtract 2 from both sides of equation]

3x = -14 [divide by 3 to isolate x]

x = -14/3 or -4 2/3

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