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9= 2/3 (x+12) plz help
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9= 2/3 (x+12) plz help

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Answer: x=3/2

Explanation:

Multiply the parentheses by 2/3. 9=2/3x+8.

Multiply both sides by 3 . 27=2x+24

Move the term. When moved to the left side it changes from positive to a negative. -2x=24-27.

-2x=-3

Divide both sides by -2

x=3/2 (x=1 1/2, x=1.5)

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