After combining like terms to simplify the equation: 3 - 15x + 24 + 16x = 4x - 24 - 4x , what would be the best next step to finish solving?

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The best next step to finish solving would be to simplify the right side of the equation by combining like terms:
4x - 24 - 4x = -24
Therefore, the equation simplifies to:
3 + x = -24