Solve for x: 2x-4x-3=-27.

(1 point)
• x=-4
• x = 12
•x= 4
• x= -12

1 answer

To solve the equation \(2x - 4x - 3 = -27\), first, simplify the left side:

\[ 2x - 4x = -2x \]

So the equation becomes:

\[ -2x - 3 = -27 \]

Next, add 3 to both sides to isolate the term with \(x\):

\[ -2x - 3 + 3 = -27 + 3 \] \[ -2x = -24 \]

Now, divide both sides by -2 to solve for \(x\):

\[ x = \frac{-24}{-2} \] \[ x = 12 \]

Thus, the solution for \(x\) is:

\[ \boxed{12} \]

So the correct answer is \(x = 12\).