4/8x - 6 = -24 solve for x

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

4/8x−6=−24

1/2 x+−6=−24

1/2 x−6=−24

Step 2: Add 6 to both sides.

1/2 x−6+6=−24+6

1/2x=−18

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 2.

2*( 1/2

x)=(2)*(−18)

x=−36

x=−36

this is the formula: v = the value of investment at the end of the time period

p = the principal amount (the initial amount invested)

r = the annual interest rate

n = the annual frequency of compounding (how many times a year interest is added)

t = the number of years the money is invested

^ means raise to the power of