24=3x-16-8x thank you, sorry not to good at math

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X = -8

Simplify both sides of the equation, then isolate the the variable.

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Dimaris answered Feb 13, 2018

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First, simplify the equation 3X-8X is -5X. So 24=16+-5X. Then subtract 16 from both sides. So you get 8=-5X. Then divide by -5.
So X= -8/5

DeutschZuid answered Feb 15, 2018

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