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Which value of x satisfies the equation: 2/5 (x - 2/3) = -16/15


-2,-3, 2, or 3?

User Reggert
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The Answer is -2

When the math is done correctly, after implementing each of the 4 answers given we can see that -2 is the correct answe

User Helmut Kemper
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Answer:

Explanation:

2/5x - 4/15 = -16/15

2/5x = -12/15

2/5x = -4/5

2x = -4

x= -2

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