College Algebra CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Solve the equation 3(x - 2) = -27

  1. 5

  2. -3

  3. -5

  4. 3

The correct answer is: -5

To solve this equation, we need to use the distributive property and then isolate the variable x by dividing both sides by the coefficient of x. If we distribute the 3, the equation becomes 3x - 6 = -27. Then, if we add 6 to both sides, we get 3x = -21. Finally, dividing both sides by 3 gives us the solution of x = -7. Option A, 5, is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation and would result in 3(5-2) = 9, which does not equal -27. Option B, -3, also does not satisfy the equation and would result in 3(-3-2) = -15, which is also not equal to -27. Option D, 3, also does not satisfy the equation and would result in 3

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