What is the first step needed to solve 3 over 4 the whole multiplied by x minus 3 equal negative 18? Add 3 to both sides Subtract 18 from both sides Multiply both sides by 3 Divide both sides by 4

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

Answered on

Writing given data as an mathematical expression :

(3/4)x - 3 = -18

Now, to solve this first we have to add 3 on both sides.

(3/4)x - 3 + 3 = - 18 + 3

(3/4)x = -15

x = -15 × 4/3

x = -20