Question

How to solve -12x + 3 = 51

Answer 1

-12x+3=51
-3 -3
-12x=48
/-12. /-12
X=-4

Answer 2

Explanation:

-12x + 3 = 51 Subtract 3 from both sides

-12x =51-3 Combine

-12x = 48 Divide by -12

x = 48/-12

x = - 4