Question

Find the value of x

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

6 - 8x = 6x - 8x - 24

(add the x's on each side)

6 - 8x = -2x - 24

(pass -2x on the other side (adding))

6 - 6x = -24

(pass the 6 to the other side (subtracting))

- 6x = - 30

(divide by -6 on both sides)

x = 5