Solve for x: two thirds (x - 2) = 4x. x = negative two fifths x = negative five halves x = two fifths x = - 2

x=-2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

1st: write equation

2/3 (x - 2) = 4x

2nd: multiply 3 on both sides

2 (x - 2) = 12x

3rd: multipy

2x - 4 = 12x

4th:subtract 2x on both sides

-4 = 12x - 2x

5th:simplify

-4 = 10x

6th:divided 10 on both sides

x = - 4 / 10

7th:simplify

x = - 2/5

The answer to your question is x = - (2/5)

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3 (x - 2) = 4x

2 (x - 2) = 12x

2x - 4 = 12x

-4 = 12x - 2x

-4 = 10x

x = - 4 / 10

x = - 2/5