How do you solve 2/3x -10=-12

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Answer:

x=-3

Explanation:

Question:
(2)/(3x) -10=-12

1) Add 10 to both sides:

(2)/(3x) =-2

2) Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 2/3: (3/2)

x=-2*(3)/(2)

x=(-6)/(2)

3) Simplify the fraction:

x=-3

Soumendra answered Feb 17, 2020

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