Answer: x = 6
Step-by-step explanation:
1/3 ( 12x - 24 ) = 16 , this equation could be written as :
[tex]\frac{12x-24}{3}[/tex]
cross multiply , we have
12x - 24 = 3 x 16
12x - 24 = 48
Add 24 to both sides , we have
12x = 48+ 24
12x = 72
Divide both sides by 12
x = 72 / 12
x = 6
