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What is the solution to 3 (X + 6 ) =
24?

User Ecropolis
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x=2

divide by 3 on both sides
8 = x+6
subtract six from both sides
x=2
User HandyGandy
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

divide both sides by 3

x+6=24/3

Simply 24/3 to 8

x+6=8

subtract 6 from both sides

x=8-6

simplify

8-6=2

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User Wim Haanstra
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