Answer:

• x = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

5x = 2x + 24 (Transpose 2x)

5x - 2x = 24 (Subtract)

3x = 24 (Divide both sides by 3)

x = 24/3 (Get quotient)

x = 8

Checking:

5x

• 5(8)
• 40

2x + 24

• 2(8) + 24
• 16 + 24
• 40