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Solve for x

3x = 24 + 6x

User The Alpha
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3x=24+6x
(-6x on both sides)
-3x=24
(divide by -3 on both sides)
x=-8
User Nijesh Hirpara
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Answer:

x = -8

Explanation:

3x = 24 + 6x

3x - 6x = 24

-3x = 24

x = 24/-3

x = -8

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