Solve the following equation and then check your solution. Show all of your work. 24 - 3 x = - 27

x = 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve for x in the following equation:

24 - 3 x = - 27

-3x = - 27 - 24

-3x = - 51

x = - 51/-3

x = 17

Let's prove x = 17 is correct, this way:

24 - 3 * 17 = - 27

24 - 51 = - 27

- 27 = - 27

We proved x = 17 is correct