What number must be multiplied on both sides in order to isolate x on the left side of the​ equation?

two thirds x equals 3
Do not actually solve the equation.
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To isolate \( x \) in the equation \( \frac{2}{3}x = 3 \), you need to multiply both sides by the reciprocal of \( \frac{2}{3} \). The reciprocal is \( \frac{3}{2} \).

So, you should multiply both sides by \( \frac{3}{2} \).

Part 1: Multiply by
\( \frac{3}{2} \)