Question

Solve for x. 2/3x−5=21 x = 39 x=52/3 x = 24 x=32/3

Answer 1

2x/3 - 5 = 21

2x/3 = 26

2x = 78

x = 39

OPTION A is the answer.....

Answer 2

The value of x obtained on solving the equation is:

x=39

Explanation:

We are given a equation in terms of the variable x as follows:

`(2)/(3)x-5=21`

Now on adding 5 on both the sides of the equation we have:

`(2)/(3)x-5+5=21+5\\\\(2)/(3)x=26`

On multiplying both side by 3/2 we get:

`x=26* (3)/(2)\\\\x=13* 3\\\\x=39`

Hence, the answer is: x = 39