Question

s Solve the following equation for x:
24 - 3(x - 2) = x + 18
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Answer 1

Answer:

24-3x+6 = x+18 , ( by opening the brackets )

24+6-18 = x+3x

12=4x

x = 3

Answer 2

Answer:

24-3(x-2)=x+18

24-3x+6=x+18

-3x=18-6-24

-3x=18-30

-3x=-12

x=4