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Solve the equation.24-(X + 8) = 5x – 2The solution is x =

Solve the equation.24-(X + 8) = 5x – 2The solution is x =-example-1

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24 - (x + 8) = 5x - 2

Remove the parenthesis from the left hand side:

24 - x - 8 = 5x - 2

Add x to both sides:

24 - x - 8 + x = 5x -2 + x

24 - 8 = 5x -2 + x

Add like terms:

16 = 6x - 2

Add 2 to both sides:

16 + 2= 6x - 2 + 2

18 = 6x

Divide both sides by 6:

18/6 = 6x/6

3 = x

x = 3

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