Find the value of x

3.6x = 1.6x + 24

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3.6x=1.6x+24

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand

3.6x=1.6x+24

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.

+3.6x-1.6x=+24

We simplify left and right side of the equation.

+2x=+24

We divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get x.

x=12