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X(x-6) = 5x - 24
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x(x-6) = 5x - 24 \\ \\ x^2 - 6x = 5x - 24 \\ \\ x^2 - 6x - 5x + 24 = 0 \\ \\ x^2 - 11x + 24 = 0 \\ \\ (x-8)(x-3)=0 \\ \\ x = 8, 3 \\ \\

The final result is: x = 8, 3.
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