What is the value of x when −3x+9=−18?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

-9
-9

9
9

323
3 and 2 thirds

−323
negative 3 and 2 thirds

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3x + 9 = -18\), follow these steps:

1. Subtract 9 from both sides: \[ -3x = -18 - 9 \] \[ -3x = -27 \]

2. Divide both sides by -3: \[ x = \frac{-27}{-3} \] \[ x = 9 \]

The value of \(x\) is 9.