SOLUTION: 2(4x + 1) + 3x = 24 Solve the equation Find the value of 'x'

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Question 909073: 2(4x + 1) + 3x = 24
Solve the equation
Find the value of 'x'
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%284x%2B1%29%2B3x=24 Start with the given equation.


8x%2B2%2B3x=24 Distribute.


2%2B11x=24 Combine like terms on the left side.


11x=24-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


11x=22 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2822%29%2F%2811%29 Divide both sides by 11 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2