Solve for x: 3x−3=6x+18.(1 point)

Question

Responses

x=−7
x equals negative 7

x=9
x equals 9

x=2
x equals 2

x=−6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(3x - 3 = 6x + 18\), let's isolate \(x\).

1. Start with the original equation: \[ 3x - 3 = 6x + 18 \]

2. Subtract \(3x\) from both sides: \[ -3 = 6x - 3x + 18 \] \[ -3 = 3x + 18 \]

3. Now, subtract \(18\) from both sides: \[ -3 - 18 = 3x \] \[ -21 = 3x \]

4. Finally, divide each side by \(3\): \[ x = -7 \]

Thus, the solution is \(x = -7\).

The correct response is: x=−7 or x equals negative 7.