Solve for x.

2/3 (x-7) = - 2

X = ?

X = 4; Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2

3

(

x

-

7

)

=

-

2

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2

3

(

x

-

7

)

=

-

2

(

2

3

)

(

x

)

+

(

2

3

)

(

-

7

)

=

-

2

(Distribute)

2

3

x

+

-

14

3

=

-

2

Step 2: Add 14/3 to both sides.

2

3

x

+

-

14

3

+

14

3

=

-

2

+

14

3

2

3

x

=

8

3

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 3/2.

(

3

2

)

*

(

2

3

x

)

=

(

3

2

)

*

(

8

3

)

2/3 * (x-7) = - 2

2/3 * (4-7) = - 2

I guess X=4