Question

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

Solve 24-3x = -27.
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Answer 1

x = -17

Explanation:

24 - 3x = -27

-24 -24

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-3x/-3 = 51/-3

x = -17

Check work:

24 - 3(17) = -27

24 - 51 = -27

-27 = -27

Correct