SOLUTION: 17. Solve each equation. 14x - 24 = 8 - 2(3x - 4)

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Question 365038: 17. Solve each equation. 14x - 24 = 8 - 2(3x - 4)
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Hi, 

*Note:  In order to solve we must isolate x on one side of the equation

14x - 24 = 8 - 2(3x - 4)

14x + 24 = 8 -6x + 8

14x + 6x = 16 - 24

20x = -8

x = -8/20 = -2/5