Question

Explain the mistake and how to get the correct answer:
Problem: -3(x + 4) = -27
Step 1: -3x + 12 = -27
Step 2: -3x = -39
Step 3: x = 13

Answer 1

Answer:

-3(x+4)= -27

x + 4 = -27/-3

x +4 = 9

x = 9-4

x= 5