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2/3x=21 for x

the 2/3 is supposed to be a fraction
I'm bad with fractions and I need help x)

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Answer:

x = 31 1/2

Explanation:

- Isolate x by multiplying 2/3 on each side, cancelling out the one of its original placement

- You can't divide by a fraction, so KCF (Keep Change Flip):

x = 21 * 3/2

= 63/2 or 31 1/2

User Maresh
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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

21 รท
(2)/(3) = 14

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