Question

Explain please

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

Solve 24 - 3 x = -27.

Answer 1

x = 17

Explanation:

1. 24 - 3x = -27 -24

2. -3x = -51 (subtract 24 from both sides to move it to the other side of the equation

3. -3x/-3= -51/-3 ( divide both sides of the equation by -3 to leave the x alone)

4. x= 17