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Solve for x: two thirds(x − 2) = 4x.

x = negative two fifths
x = negative five halves
x = two fifths
x = −2

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Answer:

(2/3)(x-2)=4x

Simplify the left side of the equation.

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

Simplify the second part of the left side.

(2/3)x - (4/3) = 4x

Subtract (2/3)x on each side.

-(4/3) = (10/3)x

Divide by (10/3) on each side.

-0.4 = x

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