Answer:
x = -8
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex] \frac{3}{4} x - 12 = - 18[/tex]
i) multiply both sides of equation with 4
[tex] 4(\frac{3}{4} x - 12) = 4( - 18)[/tex]
[tex](4 \times \frac{3}{4} x) + (4 \times ( - 12)) = - 72[/tex]
[tex]3x - 48 = - 72[/tex]
ii) move -48 to the right-hand side and change its sign
[tex]3x = - 72 + 48[/tex]
iii) calculate the sum
[tex]3x = - 24[/tex]
iv) divide both sides of equation with 3
[tex] \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{ - 24}{3} [/tex]
[tex]x = - 8[/tex]
