How do you solve #2( x - 8) + 9x - 8= 6x - 24#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-19T18:41:53

#x = 0#

First, expand the term in parenthesis:

#2x - 16 + 9x - 8 = 6x - 24#

Next, combine like terms:

#11x - 24 = 6x - 24#

Finally solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#11x - 24 - + 24 - 6x = 6x - 24 + 24 - 6x#

#5x = 0#

#(5x)/5 = 0/5#

#x = 0#