To solve for x, you need to combine like terms on the left side of the equation first.
2x - 4x - 3 = -27
-2x - 3 = -27
Next, add 3 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable x.
-2x - 3 + 3 = -27 + 3
-2x = -24
Now, divide both sides by -2 to solve for x.
-2x / -2 = -24 / -2
x = 12
Therefore, x = 12.
2x -4x - 3=-27
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