Hey girlie can see the question
Subtract 7 from both sides
4x = -9 - 7
Simplify -9 - 7 to -16
4x = -16
Divide both sides by 4
x = -16/4
Simplify 16/4 to 4
<u>x = -4</u>
I think this is the answer
60 counters =1
2/3 of 60
60/3 =20
20x2=40
<u><em>40 counters</em></u>
