Question

Question
Solve for x.

9x=3x−36

Responses

x=−6 ​
x equals negative 6 ​

x=−4 ​
x equals negative 4 ​

x = 4
x = 4

x = 6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 9x = 3x - 36 \), follow these steps:

1. First, subtract \( 3x \) from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable on one side:

\[
9x - 3x = -36
\]

2. This simplifies to:

\[
6x = -36
\]

3. Next, divide both sides by 6 to solve for \( x \):

\[
x = \frac{-36}{6} = -6
\]

Thus, the solution is:

\[
\boxed{-6}
\]

So the correct response is \( x = -6 \) (or \( x \text{ equals negative } 6 \)).