27= 46 + 3x -x

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To solve for x, we need to isolate the variable. Let's simplify the equation step by step:

27 = 46 + 3x - x

First, let's combine the x terms on the right side:

27 = 46 + 2x

Next, let's isolate the x term by subtracting 46 from both sides of the equation:

27 - 46 = 46 + 2x - 46

-19 = 2x

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x:

-19/2 = 2x/2

-19/2 = x

Therefore, x = -19/2 or -9.5.