Solve for x:

Question

-3(4x - 9) - 20 = 43

A. 3
B. -3
C. 2
D. -2
E. 4
F. -4
G. 5
H. -5

Answer 1

To solve for x, first distribute the -3:

-3(4x - 9) - 20 = 43
-12x + 27 - 20 = 43

Combine like terms:

-12x + 7 = 43

Subtract 7 from both sides:

-12x = 36

Divide by -12 to solve for x:

x = -3

Therefore, the solution is A. 3.