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2. Solve for x: * 6 x+2 9 24

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The given expression is,


\begin{gathered} (6)/(9)=(x+2)/(24) \\ \Rightarrow144=9x+18 \\ \Rightarrow9x=144-18 \\ \Rightarrow9x=126 \\ \Rightarrow x=14 \end{gathered}

Thus, the required value of x is 14.

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