Solve 4 - (3x - 3) = 16

Evaluate

4 - (3 x - 3) = 16

Subtract the terms

More Steps

7 - 3 x = 16

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

- 3 x = 16 - 7

Subtract the numbers

- 3 x = 9

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

3 x = - 9

Divide both sides

\frac{3 x}{3} = \frac{- 9}{3}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 9}{3}

Solution

More Steps

x = - 3

Solve the equation