The equation −3x−9=−21

Question

is solved as follows. Enter the correct numbers to complete the solution.(1 point)
−3x−9=−21

−3x=

Add 9 to both sides of the equation.

x=
Divide both sides of the equation by -3. If the answer is an improper fraction, enter the improper fraction.

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Answer 1

Let's solve the equation step by step and fill in the missing parts.

1. Start with the original equation: \(-3x - 9 = -21\)

2. Add 9 to both sides: \(-3x = -21 + 9\)

   So, \(-3x = -12\)

3. Now, divide both sides by -3: \(x = \frac{-12}{-3}\)

   This simplifies to: \(x = 4\)

Thus, the completed solution is:

• After adding 9: \(-3x = -12\)
• Final answer for \(x\): \(x = 4\)