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What is the solution for x in the equation 5/3x + 4 = 2/3x

User AlVaz
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Answer:

x=-4

Explanation:

What I did was simple. I used a calculator.

I looked at the equation given and started with the first answer option there was.

Step 1) 5/3x + 4 = 2/3x

Step 2) 5/3 x -4 + 4 = -2.6666666667

Step 3) 2/3 x -4 = -2.6666666667

TADA!! There's your answer. Thank goodness for calculators.

Hope this helps!

User Peterchen
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The answer is -4! Hope this helped you!
User Muhammad Hamada
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