Solve for x

2x - 4x -3 = -27

1 answer

To solve for x, we need to combine like terms on the left side of the equation:

2x - 4x - 3 = -27

Combine the x terms on the left side:

-2x - 3 = -27

Next, add 3 to both sides of the equation to isolate the x term:

-2x = -24

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

x = -24 / -2

Simplifying:

x = 12

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 12.