Question

Solve for x. 6x - 2x = 24, x=

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

6x - 2x = 24

When 2x is subtracted from 6x the result is 4x (6x - 2x = 4x)

4x = 24

Divide both sides by the coefficient of x which is 4

4x/4 = 24/4

x = 6

Answer 2

So the right answer is 6.

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