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What is the first step to solving 8=2/3x

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Eliminating the fractional coefficient would be a great start:

8 = (2/3)x becomes 24 = 2x after multiplication of both sides by 3.

Then x = 12

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Answer:

the first step is to divide two by three x

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