Answer:
x = - [tex]\frac{14}{3}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
2x + [tex]\frac{4}{3}[/tex] = - 8
Multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction
6x + 4 = - 24 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
6x = - 28 ( divide both sides by 6 )
x = [tex]\frac{-28}{6}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{14}{3}[/tex]