Solve the following equation for xx. Express your answer in the simplest form.
minus, 3, left bracket, minus, 2, x, plus, 8, right bracket, equals, 6, x, minus, 24
−3(−2x+8)=
6x−24
To solve the equation, first distribute the -3 to each term inside the parentheses:
-3(-2x + 8) = -3 * -2x + -3 * 8 = 6x - 24
Therefore, the simplified equation is:
-3(-2x + 8) = 6x - 24