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What is the value of x 2/3x+2=4

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:


\sf (2)/(3)x+2=4

Subtract 2 from both sides.


\sf (2)/(3)x=4-2\\\\\sf (2)/(3)x=2

Multiply both sides by 3.


\sf2x=2*3\\2x=6

Divide both sides by 2.


\sf x=(6)/(2) \\\\\sf x=3

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Solving for x in Algebraic Equations

To solve for x, we can perform inverse operations to cancel values out.

  • For addition, we can do subtraction.
  • For multiplication, we can do division.
  • And vise versa.

Eventually, we must isolate x to one side of the equal sign, or equation. That will give us its value.

Solving the Question


(2)/(3)x+2=4

⇒ First, isolate the x term by subtracting 2 from both sides:


(2)/(3)x=2

⇒ Now, multiply both sides by 3 to get rid of the fraction:


2x=6

⇒ Finally, divide both sides by 2 to isolate x:


x=3

Answer


x=3

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