To solve the equation \(-3x + 9 = -27\), follow these steps:
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Isolate the term with \(x\): Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation. \[ -3x + 9 - 9 = -27 - 9 \] This simplifies to: \[ -3x = -36 \]
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Solve for \(x\): Divide both sides by \(-3\). \[ x = \frac{-36}{-3} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 12 \]
So, the solution to the equation \(-3x + 9 = -27\) is \(x = 12\).