Question

Find the value of x.
72 + 24x = 288

Answer 1

Answer:

X = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Subtract 72 from both sides.

24x = 216

2. Divide 24 on both sides

x = 9

Answer 2

Answer:

X = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to separate the like terms

72 + 24x = 288

24x = 288 - 72

24x = 216

We then divide both sides by 24

X = 9