Solve for x

Question

: 4x−3=3x−9
.(1 point)
Responses

x=7
x equals 7

x=−2
x equals negative 2

x=5
x equals 5

x=−6

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 4x - 3 = 3x - 9 \), follow these steps:

1. Subtract \( 3x \) from both sides: \[ 4x - 3x - 3 = -9 \] This simplifies to: \[ x - 3 = -9 \]

2. Add 3 to both sides: \[ x = -9 + 3 \] Thus: \[ x = -6 \]

The solution is \( x = -6 \).