Question

Solve $3(x+6)=24$ for the value of $x$

Answer 1

Given, $3(x+6)=24$

$3x+18=24$

Subtract $18$ from both sides,

$3x+18-18=24-18$

$\Rightarrow 3x=6$

Divide $3$ on both the sides,

$\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{6}{3}$

$\Rightarrow x=2$