Question

How do I find the value of x?
x
- + 23 = 24
2

Answer 1

bring the 23 to the right side

so you will get x/2 = 1

then multiply both sides by 2 to get rid of the fraction

so you will get x = 2

Answer 2

subtract 23 from 24 which gives you 1.

so x/2 =1

multiply 2 by each side

x=2