SOLUTION: 24 - 4X = 8 could you help me with the answer to this please? i really need the answer as soon as possible, thanks

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Question 116326: 24 - 4X = 8
could you help me with the answer to this please? i really need the answer as soon as possible, thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

24-4x=8 Start with the given equation



-4x=8-24Subtract 24 from both sides


-4x=-16 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28-16%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x



x=4 Divide

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So our answer is x=4