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Find the smallest solution to the equation 2/3x^2=24

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Rewrite as
(2 x^(2) )/(3) = 24

Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate 2x².

2x² = 72

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x².

x² = 36

Square root both sides to isolate x.

x = -6 or 6

-6 is smaller than 6.

The smallest solution is -6.
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