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
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 3
The equation has
the form -3(-2x+8) = 6x-24.
Let's simplify the left side first:
-3(-2x+8) = 6x-24
Distribute -3 to -2x+8:
6x-24 = 6x-24
The left and right side are equal, so this equation is true for all values of x.