Question

Solve X:24_3(x_2)=x+18

Answer 1

$24 - 3x + 6 = x + 18 \\ - 3x - x = 18 - 24 - 6 \\ - 4x = - 12 \\ x = 3$

Answer 2

Hello,

$24-3(x-2)=x+18\\ \Rightarrow\ 24-3x+6=x+18\\ \Rightarrow\ 4x=30-18\\ \Rightarrow\ x=\dfrac{12}{4}\\ \Rightarrow\ x=3$