Question

Solve for x: (8x + 15) = 24

Answer 1

First we must isolate the term that contains x:

8x + 15 = 24

Take off 15 from both sides:

8x = 9

To solve for x we then divide both sides by 8:

x = 9/8

Answer 2

Explanation:

8x + 15 = 24

8x = 9

x =
`(9)/(8)`