Solve for x

To solve the equation \(2x + 8 = 24\), follow these steps:

1. Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation:
\[
2x + 8 - 8 = 24 - 8
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2x = 16
\]

2. Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[
\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{16}{2}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 8
\]

So, the solution is \(x = 8\).