Solving two-step equations involving fractions

Solving two-step equations involving fractions

How is the equation 2/3 x + 4 = 16 solved.
The variable x represents the number when multiplied by 2/3 plus 4 equals 16
This two-step equation involves moving the variables to the left of the equal sign and numbers to the right.
This can be accomplished by completing opposite operations to both sides of the equation.
In order to undo a fraction, the fraction can be multiplied by it's reciprocal.
Any number multiplied by its reciprocal equals 1