SOLUTION: need help on finding the answer to (4x+24)1/4=4

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Question 61605: need help on finding the answer to (4x+24)1/4=4
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides by 4 and get 4x+24=16. Now subtract 24 from sides and get 4x=-8. Dividing both sides by 4 yields x=-2.