<PRE><B>Question 116326</B>


{{{24-4x=8}}} Start with the given equation




{{{-4x=8-24}}}Subtract 24 from both sides



{{{-4x=-16}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(-16)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x




{{{x=4}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=4}}} 


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