Question

What number does x stand for in this equation?

-7x + 6= 27
A
21
B
2
C
-3
D
-7

Answer 1

-7x + 6 = 27

Subtract 6.

-7x = 21

Divide -7 by both sides.

x = -3
C

Answer 2

C. -3

Explanation:

Subtract 6 from 27 and then divide 21 (27-6) by -7 to get -3