Question

What does x equal in the equation 3x=x+24

Answer 1

Hi LucyPreston,

Your Question:

What does x equal in the equation 3x=x+24

Solution:

3x = x + 24

Lets try 12

3 x 12 = 12 + 24

36 = 36

Answer:

x = 12

Answer 2

3x = x + 24

3x - x = 24

2x = 24

x = 24 : 2

x = 12