Question

what number does x stand for in this equation?
$-7x + 6 = 27$
choose one option
a 21
b 2
c -3
d -7

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 6 from both sides

$-7x + 6 - 6 = 27 - 6$
$-7x = 21$

Step2: Divide by -7 on both sides

$\frac{-7x}{-7} = \frac{21}{-7}$
$x = -3$

Answer:

C. -3