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How to solve for equation: 2x/3=108

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Given:


(2x)/(3)=\text{ 108}

Let's solve for x.

First step:

Multiply both sides by 3


\begin{gathered} (2x)/(3)\ast3=108\ast3 \\ \\ 2x\text{ = }324 \end{gathered}

Second step:

Divide both sides by 2


\begin{gathered} (2x)/(2)=(324)/(2) \\ \\ x\text{ = }162 \end{gathered}

ANSWER:

x = 162

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