Question

4x=−24(1 point)
Responses

x=−20
x equals negative 20

x=6
x equals 6

x=−28
x equals negative 28

x=−6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 4x = -24 \), you need to isolate \( x \).

1. Divide both sides by 4:
\[
x = \frac{-24}{4}
\]

2. Simplify:
\[
x = -6
\]

So the correct answer is \( x = -6 \).