Solve the equation 7x-8a equals 3x plus 24a for x?

7x - 8a = 3x + 24a First, add 8a to both sides: 7x = 3x + 24a + 8a Now subtract 3x from both sides to get all x terms on one side: 7x - 3x = 24a + 8a Simplify... 4x = 32a And divide both sides by 4: x = 32a / 4 = 8a x = 8a