document.write( "Question 209558: (x+24)/2-6=x \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #158437 by kensson(21) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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The final goal is to get all of the xs together alone on the same side. \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The ugliest thing here is the fraction, so start by doubling everything:
\n" ); document.write( "(x+24) - 12 = 2x\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Running the numbers together and moving the x across, we get:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "12 = x.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Last up, check it works: (12 + 24) / 2 - 6 = 36/2 - 6 = 18 - 6 = 12, so we're happy it's correct. \n" ); document.write( "

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