Question

1 What is an appropriate "2nd step" when solving the equation below? 2/3x - 8= 12 Add 8 to each side. Divide both sides by 3. Multiply both sides by 2. Multiply both sides by 3/2.

Answer 1

multiply both sides by
`(3)/(2)`

Explanation:

Given

`(2)/(3)` x - 8 = 12

first step

Add 8 to both sides

`(2)/(3)` x = 20

second step

Multiply both sides by
`(3)/(2)` to clear the fraction

x =
`(3)/(2)` × 20 = 30