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2/3x + 2= 21/3 solve for x a. 0 b. 1/2 c -2 d. 2

User Jun Hsieh
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Answer:

x = 7.5

Explanation:

2/3x + 2= 21/3

Subtract 2 from each side

2/3x + 2-2= 21/3-2

2/3x = 21/3 - 6/3

2/3x =15/3

2/3x = 5

Multiply each side by 3/2 to isolate x

2/3x * 3/2 = 5 *3/2

x = 15/2

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