Question

Find the value of x that makes the equation true: 3 - (x – 4) = -24

Answer 1

Answer: x=23

Explanation:

3-x-4=-24

-1-x=-24

-23=-x

x=23

Answer 2

`x=31`

Explanation:

`3-(x-4)=-24` (given)

`3-x+4=-24` (expand the brackets)

`7-x=-24`

`-x=-31`

`x=31` (multiply
`-1` on both sides)

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