Question

Solve the equation
2x 1 = 24​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution for 2x-1=24 equation:

Simplifying

2x + -1 = 24

Reorder the terms:

-1 + 2x = 24

Solving

-1 + 2x = 24

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '1' to each side of the equation.

-1 + 1 + 2x = 24 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0

0 + 2x = 24 + 1

2x = 24 + 1

Combine like terms: 24 + 1 = 25

2x = 25

Divide each side by '2'.

x = 12.5

Simplifying

x = 12.5

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

2x 1 = 24

1 = 24 / 2

1 =12

= 12 - 1

= 11