How do you solve $x-24=60$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-20T13:16:03

$x = 84$

Add $24$ to each side of the equation to isolate $x$ and keep the equation balanced:

$x - 24 + color(red)(24) = 60 + color(red)(24)$

$x - 0 = 84$

$x = 84$

How do you solve x-24=60x-24=60?