Question

Solve for x. 3(4 - 2x) = -24

Answer 1

Hello!
3(4 - 2x) = -24
 12 - 6x = -24
    -6x = -36
       x = 6
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Answer 2

$3(4-2x)=-24$
$12-6x=-24$
$-6x=-24+(-12)$
$-6x=-36 /:6$
$x=6$
 

  The answer is: 6