Question

Calculate 2 + 8 - x = -24

Answer 1

2 + 8 - x = - 24

10 - x = -24            // Combine like terms

-24 = 10 - x             // Switch sides

x - 24 = 10               // add x to both sides

x = 34                      // Add 24 to both sides

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Answer: x = 34 
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Answer 2

The answer to the question is x=-16