Question

Solve for x.

6x−24=x−2

Answer 1

First, add 24 to both sides.

6x=x−2+24

Now simplify it to 6x=x+22

Subtract x from both sides and simplify:

6x−x=22

5x=22

This would mean that x is 22/5, or 4.4 in decimal form.

Answer 2

x=22/5

Explanation:

6x-24=x-2

5x=22

x=22/5