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Find the value of x.
72 + 24x = 288

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Answer:

X = 9

Explanation:

We have to separate the like terms

72 + 24x = 288

24x = 288 - 72

24x = 216

We then divide both sides by 24

X = 9

User Changdae Park
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Answer:

X = 9

Explanation:

1. Subtract 72 from both sides.

24x = 216

2. Divide 24 on both sides

x = 9

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