Question

Solve for x: 2/3x= -12

Answer 1

We are given the following equation:

`(2)/(3)x=-12`

The x multiplies in the numerator, so we have

`(2x)/(3)=-12`

Now we apply cross multiplication:

2x = -12*3

2x = -36

x = -36/2

x = -18

The solution for x is x = -18