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When solving the given equation solve the equation 2x - 4 = 24 is x equals what
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To solve the equation \( 2x - 4 = 24 \), follow these steps:
1. **Add 4 to both sides** to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
2x - 4 + 4 = 24 + 4
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2x = 28
\]
2. **Divide both sides by 2** to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{28}{2}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 14
\]
Therefore, the solution is \( x = 14 \).
1. **Add 4 to both sides** to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
2x - 4 + 4 = 24 + 4
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2x = 28
\]
2. **Divide both sides by 2** to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{28}{2}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 14
\]
Therefore, the solution is \( x = 14 \).