Question

Solve for x:
(-3/2)x -9 = - 27
a.-24
b.-12
c.11
d.12

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

Given

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`(3)/(2)` x - 9 = - 27 ( add 9 to both sides )

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`(3)/(2)` x = - 18 ( multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction )

- 3x = - 36 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = 12 → d