Question

Solve the equation.

2x+4+8x=24

Answer 1

2x + 4 + 8x = 24

2x + 8x = 24 - 4

10x = 20

x = 20 ÷ 10

x = 2

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Answer 2

`\boxed{\boxed{\sf x=2}}`

Explanation:

`\sf 2x+4+8x=24`

Combine like terms:

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  `\sf 2x+8x+4=24`

• 
  `\sf 10x+4=24`

Subtract 4 from both sides:

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  `\sf 10x+4-4=24-4`

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  `\sf 10x=20`

Divide both sides by 10:

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  `\sf \cfrac{10x}{10}=\cfrac{20}{10}`

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  `\sf x=2`

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