Question

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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

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Explanation:

24 - 3 x = -27

Subtract 24 from each side

24-24 - 3 x = -27-24

-3x =-51

Divide each side by -3

-3x/-3 = -51/-3

x = 17

Check

24 -3(17) = -27

24 -51 = -27

-27 = -27