Solve for x : 2x−4x−3=−27 .(1 point)

Question

Responses

x=12
x equals 12

x=4
x equals 4

x=−4
x equals negative 4

x=−12
x equals negative 12

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 2x - 4x - 3 = -27 \):

1. Combine like terms on the left side: \[ 2x - 4x = -2x \] So, the equation becomes: \[ -2x - 3 = -27 \]

2. Add 3 to both sides: \[ -2x = -27 + 3 \] \[ -2x = -24 \]

3. Divide both sides by -2: \[ x = \frac{-24}{-2} \] \[ x = 12 \]

Therefore, the solution is \( x = 12 \).

So, the correct answer is:

• x = 12
• x equals 12