A. x = -12
B. x = 4
C. x = -4
D. x = 12
3 answers
Let's solve the equation step by step:
Given the equation:
\[ 2x - 4x - 3 = -27 \]
First, combine the like terms on the left side:
\[ -2x - 3 = -27 \]
Next, add 3 to both sides to isolate the term involving \(x\):
\[ -2x = -27 + 3 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ -2x = -24 \]
Now, divide both sides by -2 to solve for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{-24}{-2} \]
This simplifies to:
\[ x = 12 \]
Thus, the solution is:
D. x = 12
Yes, let's double-check the solution step-by-step.
We start with the original equation:
\[ 2x - 4x - 3 = -27 \]
Combine the like terms \(2x\) and \(-4x\):
\[ -2x - 3 = -27 \]
Next, add \(3\) to both sides to isolate the term with \(x\):
\[ -2x = -27 + 3 \] \[ -2x = -24 \]
Now, divide both sides by \(-2\) to solve for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{-24}{-2} \] \[ x = 12 \]
Thus, the solution is indeed:
D. x = 12
So yes, the result is correct. If you have any further questions or if there's something specific you would like to explore further, feel free to ask!
