2/3 (x+12) + 2/3x=4 Solve the equation.

2/3X + 8 + 2/3X = 4

4/3X + 8 = 4

4/3X = - 4

X = - 12/4 = - 3

Simplify each term.

2x / 3 + 8 + 2x / 3 = 4

Add 2x / 3 and 2x / 3 to get 2 (2x / 3).

2 (2x / 3) + 8 = 4

Simplify.

4x / 3 + 8=4

Since 8 does not contain the variable to solve for, move it to the right-hand side of the equation by subtracting 8 from both sides.

4x / 3 = - 8+4

Add - 8 and 4 to get - 4.

4x / 3 = - 4

Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.

4x=-4⋅ (3)

Multiply - 4 by 3 to get - 12.

4x=-12

Divide each term in the equation by 4.

x = - 3

x is equal to - 3