Twenty-four less than three times x is equal to the product of five and x.Find x.solve show steps to solve

Answer 1

x = -12
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Answer 2

i don't know help show how to solve

Answer 3

first and vital step: convert words to symbols
3x-24 = 5x
subtract 3x from both sides
-24 = 2x
divide by 2
-12 = x