3(x-2)=24+2x
Multiply the bracket by 3
(3)(x)(3)(-2)=24+2x
3x-6=24+2x
Move +2x to the other side. Sign changes from +2x to -2x.
3x-2x-6=24+2x-2x
3x-2x-6=24
x-6=24
Move -6 to the other side. Sign changes from -6 to +6.
x-6+6=24+6
x=30
Answer: x=30
