We can translate this into an equation: [tex]3(x-4)=-9[/tex]
Solve for x: Distribute the Parenthesis. [tex]3x-12=-9[/tex] Add 12 to both sides. [tex](3x-12)+12=(-9)+12[/tex] [tex]3x=3[/tex] Divide both sides by 3. [tex](3x)/3=(3)/3[/tex] The Answer Is: [tex]x=1[/tex]
