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Solve for x: (8x + 15) = 24

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First we must isolate the term that contains x:

8x + 15 = 24

Take off 15 from both sides:

8x = 9

To solve for x we then divide both sides by 8:

x = 9/8
User Himujjal
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Answer:

Explanation:

8x + 15 = 24

8x = 9

x =
(9)/(8)

User Charley Farley
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