Solve for x: 4x - 3 = 3x - 9.

Choose the correct answer:
x = 7
x = 5
x = -2
x = -6

1 answer

4x - 3 = 3x - 9

To solve for x, we need to isolate the x term on one side of the equation.

Subtract 3x from both sides:

4x - 3 - 3x = 3x - 9 - 3x

x - 3 = -9

Next, add 3 to both sides:

x - 3 + 3 = -9 + 3

x = -6

Therefore, x = -6.