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For which value of x is the equation 4x + 24 = 8x + 2x true?

For which value of x is the equation 4x + 24 = 8x + 2x true?-example-1
User Bob Mason
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Answer: d.) 4

Explanation:

4x + 24 = 8x+ 2x

4x + 24 = 10x

4x - 10x = -24

-6x = -24 --> x=4

User Elomage
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Answer:


x=4

Explanation:


4x+24=8x+2x

We'll combine the
8x and the
2x on the right side.


4x+24=10x

Now, we'll subtract
4x from both sides.


24=6x

Divide both sides by
6.


4=x

Ta-da!

User Yazanpro
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