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2/3(x-7)= -2 Please show me how to solve for x?
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2/3(x-7)= -2
Please show me how to solve for x?

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X=4
Because you're using the distributive property.
2/3(x-7)=-2
= 2/3x-14/3= -2
Subtract: 14/3 on both sides
-2+14/3= 8/3
Now divide it:
8/3 and 2/3= 4
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