After combining like terms to simplify the equation 3-15x+24+16x=4x-24-4x what’s the best step

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The best step after combining like terms is to simplify the equation further by combining the constants on both sides of the equation. Combining the constants would give:

3 + 24 = -24

27 = -24

However, this equation is not possible as it results in a false statement. Therefore, the original equation has no solution.