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Solve for x: 2+8-x=-24

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2+8-x=-24
10-x=-24
Subtract 10 for both side
10-x-10=-24-10
-x=-34
Divide - for both side to get
x=34

Check:
2+8-x=-24
2+8-34=-24
10-34=-24
-24=-24,so x=34 is right. Hope it help!
User ArthurChamz
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x = 34
2+8-x=-24
Add 2 + 8: 10-x=-24
Subtract 10 from each side: -x = -34
Change the signs from each side: x = 34
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