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What is the value of x if 2/ 3 - 2 = -4 ?​

User Bi Li
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

2x/3 - 2 = -4

Add 2 to both sides.

2x/3 = -2

Multiply both sides by 3/2.

x = -2 * 3/2

x = -3

User GWorking
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Answer:

x= -3

Explanation:

(2x/3)-2=-4

Add 2 to both sides

2x/3=-2

multiply both sides by 3

2x=-6

divide both sides by 2

x= -3

User Morfidon
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