How do you solve #2/3 (2x - 4) = 1/2 (3x - 2)#?
1 Answer
Feb 9, 2016
x = -10
Explanation:
Probably 'best' to eliminate fractions. This is done by multiplying both sides by the lowest common multiple.
for these fractions this is 6
# 6 xx 2/3(2x - 4 ) = 6 xx 1/2(3x-2)# now
# 6 xx 2/3 = 4color(black)(" and " ) 6 xx 1/2 = 3# equation is now : 4(2x - 4 ) = 3(3x - 2 )
distribute to obtain : 8x - 16 = 9x - 6
solving : x = - 10
