Answer:
Micheal is 17 years old.
Step-by-step explanation:

First in factoring, you must find out what is common in the whole equation

Now, make 2 sets of parentheses and "split up" the rest of the equation
Try to experiment which numbers work out
We are not subtracting anything so both parentheses are positive

Therefore, the factored version of

is
Answer:
Put a picture of the whole thing
Step-by-step explanation:
The answer to the question is 2
Step 1- Multiply both sides by 8.
Step 2- Simplify 3 x 8 to 24.
Answer = x > 24