How to solve 8x + 3 = x + 24

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$8x+3=x+24$$

Solve for x

$x=3$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $x$ from both sides.

$$8x+3-x=24$$

Combine $8x$ and $-x$ to get $7x$.

$$7x+3=24$$

Subtract $3$ from both sides.

$$7x=24-3$$

Subtract $3$ from $24$ to get $21$.

$$7x=21$$

Divide both sides by $7$.

$$x=\frac{21}{7}$$

Divide $21$ by $7$ to get $3$.

$$x=3$$

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