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

Question

x = - 4
x = 4
x = - 12
x = 12

Answer 1

First combine like terms on the left side of the equation:

2x - 4x - 3 = -27
-2x - 3 = -27

Add 3 to both sides of the equation:

-2x = -24

Divide by -2 to solve for x:

x = 12

Therefore, the correct solution is x = 12.