Question

question
solve for $x$:
$-x - 3 = 4x + 27$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
$x = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Move x terms to left side

$-x - 4x - 3 = 27$

Step2: Combine like x terms

$-5x - 3 = 27$

Step3: Move constant to right side

$-5x = 27 + 3$

Step4: Simplify right side

$-5x = 30$

Step5: Solve for x

$x = \frac{30}{-5}$

Answer:

$x = -6$