Question

Solve for X 4(x - 3) + 54 = -3x

Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

Subtract the right side, simplify, divide by the x-coefficient.

4(x -3) +54 +3x = 0

4x -12 +54 +3x = 0 . . . . eliminate parentheses

7x +42 = 0 . . . . . . . . . . combine terms

x +6 = 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 7

x = -6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . add the opposite of the constant