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Solve for x. 6x−24=x−2

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X = [?]

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1st Step. Add 24 to both sides
6x - 24 = X - 2

6x - 24 + 24 = X - 2 +24

2nd Step. Simplify

• Add the numbers
• Add the numbers
*6x = x + 22

3rd Step. Subtract X from both sides

6x = x + 22
6x - x = x + 22-x

Finally

X = 22/5
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