Solve for x: 27 = 9 - 2/3x

Question

A. -27
B. -18
C. -9
D. -3
E. 3
F. 9
G. 18
H. 27
I. -36
J. 36

Answer 1

To solve for x, first add 2/3x to both sides of the equation:

27 = 9 - 2/3x
27 + 2/3x = 9
2/3x = -18

Next, multiply by 3 to get rid of the fraction:

2x = -54

Finally, divide by 2 to solve for x:

x = -27

So the answer is A. -27.