1/3x -4=-12

Question

Solve for x.
Responses
A 2424
B 1818
C -18-18
D -24

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. Starting with the given equation:

1/3x - 4 = -12

First, add 4 to both sides of the equation:

1/3x - 4 + 4 = -12 + 4

This simplifies to:

1/3x = -8

Next, multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to eliminate the fraction:

3 * (1/3x) = -8 * 3

This simplifies to:

x = -24

Therefore, the answer is option D: -24.