Question

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

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

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