3/4x+2=-16

how can I solve

Solve 3/4x+2=-16. We will assume that your "3/4" is a fractional coefficient, so that this equation looks like (3/4) x+2 = - 16.

First, subtract 2 from both sides. Result: (3/4) x = - 18

Next, multiply both sides by (4/3) to eliminate the fraction 3/4:

(4/3) (3/4) x = (4/3) (-18). Then:

x = - 24 (answer)