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Solve for x: 2x = 24

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Answer: A. 12. x=12 and 12=x. *The answer should be the positive sign.*

Explanation:

division property of equality is dividing both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number does not change the equation.

a/c=b/c for c≠0

multiplication property of equality is multiplying both sides of an equation by the same number does not change the equation.

divide by 2 both sides of an equation.

2x/2=24/2

simplify by equation.

24/2=12

12*2=24

24/12=2

x=12

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User Ryne Everett
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2x = 24

divide both side by 2

x = 12

12 is your answer


User Pankaj Makwana
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