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Question
Solve for x.
4x=−24(1 point)
Responses

x=−6
x equals negative 6

x=−28
x equals negative 28

x=−20
x equals negative 20

x=6
x equals 6
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 4x = -24 \), you need to isolate \( x \). Here's how to do it:

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 4:

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

2. Simplifying the right side gives you:

\[ x = -6 \]

Therefore, the correct response is:

x = -6 (x equals negative 6)