Solve for x.

Question

4x=−24(1 point)
Responses

x=−6
x equals negative 6

x=−20
x equals negative 20

x=−28
x equals negative 28

x=6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 4x = -24 \), you can divide both sides by 4:

\[ x = \frac{-24}{4} = -6 \]

So, the solution is:

x = -6

Response options:

• x = −6
• x equals negative 6

Both the responses correctly represent the solution.