Answer:
x = - 15
Explanation:
Givens
The trick is to let the letters = points of a clock that keeps time this way.
l = 9 oclock
C = 3 oclock
-H= -8
Formula
(x - l) / C = -H
Solution
Substitute the givens into the equation
(x - 9) / 3 = -8 Multiply both sides of the equation by 3
3*(x - 9)/3 = -8*3 Simplify
(x - 9) = - 24 Remove the brackets
x - 9 = - 24 Add 9 to both sides.
x-9+9 = -24+9 Combine
x = - 15