To solve the equation \(2x + 8 = 24\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation: \[ 2x + 8 - 8 = 24 - 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2x = 16 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 2: \[ \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{16}{2} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 8 \]
So, the solution is \(x = 8\).