What number fills in the blank to complete the factorization of 3x + 24? (x + 8)
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
3x + 24
Determine the value of x.
Solution:
In order to determine the value of x, we simply needed to transpose first 24 to the other side of the equation. Hence, it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
= 3x + 24
3x = -24
Divide both sides by 3 in order to determine the value of x.
3x/3 = -24/3
x = -8
Final answer:
x = -8