Answer:
x = 17
Explanation:
24 − 3x = −27
Simplify both sides of the equation
24 + −3x = −27
−3x + 24 = −27
Subtract 24 from both sides
−3x + 24 − 24 = −27 − 24
−3x = −51
Divide both sides by -3
-3x / -3 = -51 / -3
