Solve for x.

Question

4x=−24(1 point)
Responses

x=−20
x equals negative 20

x=6
x equals 6

x=−6
x equals negative 6

x=−28

Answer 1

To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( 4x = -24 \), follow these steps:

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 4:

\[ x = \frac{-24}{4} \]

2. Simplify the right side:

\[ x = -6 \]

Therefore, the solution is \( x = -6 \) (or \( x \) equals negative 6).