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3/8(2x-8/3x)=21 solve the equation for x​

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X= -84 this would be your answer also use photomath :)

User Steve Pugh
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Answer:


\boxed{\bold{x=-84}}

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply Both Sides By 8:

=
\bold{8\cdot (3)/(8)\left(2x-(8)/(3)x\right)=21\cdot \:8}

Simplify:

=
\bold{-2x=168}

Divide Both Sides By -2:

=
\bold{(-2x)/(-2)=(168)/(-2)}

Simplify:

=
\bold{x=-84}

//Mordancy //.

User Souleiman
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