Question 334831
Hi,
The given equation is 5x + 24 = 3x
Transpose 3x to LHS
==> 5x + 24 - 3x = 0
==> 5x - 3x + 24 = 0 {rearranging}
==> 2x + 24 = 0 {simplifying like terms}
==> 2x = -24 {transposing 24 to RHS}
==> x = -24/2
==> x = -12

Thus, the given answer is right. i.e. x = -12

Good luck!!
Janaki