SOLUTION: here's my pre algebra problem 15x+24=8(10+3x)-2 im not sure how to do this. And i need all the steps.

Question 120542: here's my pre algebra problem
15x+24=8(10+3x)-2
im not sure how to do this.
And i need all the steps.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Distribute

Combine like terms on the right side

Subtract 24 from both sides

Subtract 24x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -9 to isolate x

Divide

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