Question

Please Help! Solve the equation for x.
1/3x-8= -12

A. x= -12

B. x= -6

C. x= 4

D x= 6

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$\frac{1}{3}$ x - 8 = - 12 ( multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction )

x - 24 = - 36 ( add 24 to both sides )

x = - 12 → A