Solve 2 2/3 x-3=21

Evaluate

2 \frac{2}{3} \times x - 3 = 21

Covert the mixed number to an improper fraction

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\frac{8}{3} x - 3 = 21

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

\frac{8}{3} x = 21 + 3

Add the numbers

\frac{8}{3} x = 24

Multiply by the reciprocal

\frac{8}{3} x \times \frac{3}{8} = 24 \times \frac{3}{8}

Multiply

x = 24 \times \frac{3}{8}

Solution

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x = 9

Solve the equation