Question

Solve the following equation, and check your solution. Be sure to show all work.

Solve 24 - 3x = -27.

Answer 1

17

Explanation:

24-3x=-27

-24 -24

-3x=-51

-51 divided by -3= 17

x=17

24-3(17)=-27

24-51=27

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Answer 2

24 - 3x = -27
Subtract 24 from both sides
-3x = -51
Divide -3 on both sides so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the variable x.
Final Answer: x= 17