Question

3(x-2)=24+2x solve for x

Answer 1

3(x-2)=24+2x

Multiply the bracket by 3

(3)(x)(3)(-2)=24+2x

3x-6=24+2x

Move +2x to the other side. Sign changes from +2x to -2x.

3x-2x-6=24+2x-2x

3x-2x-6=24

x-6=24

Move -6 to the other side. Sign changes from -6 to +6.

x-6+6=24+6

x=30

Answer: x=30