Question

Solve the equation. $$ -3 x=-27 $$

Short answer

The solution to the linear equation is \(x = 9\)

Step-by-step solution

Write down the given equation

The equation provided is: \(-3 x = -27\)

Divide both sides by '-3'

Dividing both sides of the equation by coefficient of 'x', we get: \[ x = \frac{-27}{-3} \]

Simplify the equation

Simplify the right side of the equation to solve for 'x': \[ x = 9 \]