Answer:
a) x = negative two fifths
Step-by-step explanation:
Given information,
→ two thirds(x - 2) = 4x
Forming the equation,
→ (2/3)(x - 2) = 4x
Now the value of x will be,
→ (2/3)(x - 2) = 4x
→ (2x - 4)/3 = 4x
→ 2x - 4 = 4x × 3
→ 2x - 4 = 12x
→ 2x - 12x = 4
→ -10x = 4
→ x = 4/(-10)
→ [ x = -2/5 ]
Hence, value of x is -2/5.