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7x - 3x = 24

Please help. I can't figure out how to solve this.
So, I'd love if you told me how to solve it in addition to giving the answer...​

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

7x-3x=24

subtract 7 and 3 you'll get 4x=24

4x=24

divide each side by 4

x=3

User Mohammed Hamed
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7x - 3x = 24
The 7x and the 3x are both like terms, so they can be combined. 7 - 3 is 4, so the equation turns into
4x = 24
Now, you want to get the x alone, so you divide both sides by 4 because it is the opposite of multiplication. 24 divided by 4 is 6, so
x = 6
User Minimus Heximus
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