Question 80399
Here is the translation of the word problem into an equation:
{{{24-2x=6x}}}
Now, solve for x.
First, combine the x terms alone on one side of the equation:
{{{8x=24}}}
Divide each side of the equation by 8 and you are done:
{{{highlight(x=3)}}}
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