Question

Do not use spaces in your answer. Solve for x. -5x + 12x - 8x = -24 x = ___ a0

Answer 1

x must be 24

Explanation:

I assume you meant " -5x + 12x - 8x = -24

Combine the x terms on the left side, obtaining -x = -24.

Then x must be 24

Answer 2

`\Huge \boxed{x=24}`

Explanation:

`-5x + 12x - 8x = -24`

Combine all like terms.

`(-5+ 12- 8)x = -24`

`-x=-24`

Multiply both sides by -1.

`x=24`