Question

olve for x
. 

−3(−4x−3)=−27


(1 point)
Responses

x=3
x equals 3

x=−3
x equals negative 3

x=2
x equals 2

x=−2

Answer 1

Let's solve the equation step by step:

Given:

\[
-3(-4x - 3) = -27
\]

1. Distribute the -3 on the left side:
\[
12x + 9 = -27
\]

2. Subtract 9 from both sides:
\[
12x = -27 - 9
\]
\[
12x = -36
\]

3. Divide both sides by 12:
\[
x = -3
\]

So, the solution is:
\[
x = -3
\]

The correct response is: **x equals negative 3**.