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Find x

a. 12
b. 20
c. 24
d. 32

Find x a. 12 b. 20 c. 24 d. 32-example-1
User Magdaline
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Answer:

a. 12

Explanation:

The two points will be equal to one another. With that in mind the equation will have = in it

x+24=3x

Get rid of alike terms by subtracting x from both sides (x-x) and (3x-x)

24=2x

now divide both sides by 2 (2x/2) and 24/2)

x=12

User CraigV
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