Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
3x−8(x−8) = 24
3x+(−8)(x)+(−8)(−8) = 24 (Distribute)
3x+−8x+64 = 24
(3x+−8x)+(64) = 24 (Combine Like Terms)
−5x+64 = 24
−5x+64 = 24
Step 2: Subtract 64 from both sides.
−5x+64−64 = 24−64
−5x = −40
Step 3: Divide both sides by -5.
−5x
-x
= −5
= −40
/−5
x = 8
