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What is the answer of -2=1+×/24

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Answer: -72

Explanation:

-2= 1 + x/24

start by subtracting 1 from both sides of the equal sign.

-2-1 = 1 -1 + x/24

simplify

-3 = x/24

multiply both sides of the equation by 24

-3(24) = x/24 (24)

the 24’s on the right side cancel

-3(24)=x

-72=x

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