24x + 4 + 2x = 3(10x - 1)
Simplify.
24x + 4 + 2x = 30x - 30
Add like terms.
(24x + 2x) + 4 = 30x - 30
Simplify.
26x + 4 = 30x - 30
Subtract 4 from both sides.
26x = 30x - 30 - 4
Then, subtract 30x from both sides.
26x - 30x = -30 - 4
Simplify.
-4x = -34
Divide both sides by -4.
x = 34/4
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