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1 What is an appropriate "2nd step" when solving the equation below? 2/3x - 8= 12 Add 8 to each side. Divide both sides by 3. Multiply both sides by 2. Multiply both sides by 3/2.

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Answer:

multiply both sides by [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]\frac{2}{3}[/tex] x - 8 = 12

first step

Add 8 to both sides

[tex]\frac{2}{3}[/tex] x = 20

second step

Multiply both sides by [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] to clear the fraction

x = [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] × 20 = 30

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