lolameller01 lolameller01
  • 06-01-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve for x: 2/3 = 8/ x + 6

Respuesta :

sayandcal sayandcal
  • 06-01-2020

Answer: -3/2

Step-by-step explanation:

multiply all sides by x

u get 2x/3= 8+ 6x

subtract both sides by 6x

-5 x/3= 8

convetr LHS to improper fraction

-16x/3=8

multiple both sides by reciprocal of -16/3 which is -3/16

x= 8 * -3/16

x=-3/2

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what increased the likelihood that the states would dispute each other's claims to western territories
How might Britain's advantages and early industrialization have affected its prosperity in the 19th century?
What is the relationship between matter and elements
explain why [tex] \sqrt{89} [/tex] must be between 9 & 10
Is Emily Davison a terrorist or a freedom fighter? Use evidence to explain your reason. please help and respond back ASAP
What temperature in Fahrenheit is 50 degree celsius? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is necessary, round to the nearest whole number.)
Did Jefferson resign from Washington's cabinet?
New species of organisms may emerge if
What is the square of 6i
Please help me with these. Thanks