Question

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For which value of x is the equation 4x + 24 = 8x + 2x true?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer 1

D) 4

Explanation:

4x + 24 = 8x + 2x

Combine like terms

4x+24 = 10x

Subtract 4x from each side

4x-4x + 24 = 10x - 4x

24 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

24/6 = 6x/6

4 = x