x = [tex]\frac{14}{3}[/tex]
distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify
4x + 8x - 24 = 4 + 6x
12x - 24 = 4 + 6x ( subtract 6x from both sides )
6x - 24 = 4 ( add 24 to both sides )
6x = 28 ( divide both sides by 6 )
x = [tex]\frac{28}{6}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{14}{3}[/tex]
