Question

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

Answer 1

\frac{2x^2}{3} =24

Explanation:

times both sides by 3

2x²=72

divide both sides by 2

x²=36

sqrt both sides

x=+/-6

x=-6 or 6

-6<6 so -6 is the smallest solution