1. \( 24=3 x \) Undo multiplication by 3 by Undo multiplication by 3 by dividing by 3

To isolate \( x \), you need to divide both sides of the equation by 3. This gives you \( x = \frac{24}{3} \), which simplifies to \( x = 8 \). Congratulations on your algebraic journey—now you’ve unlocked the value of \( x \) with division! Understanding how to manipulate equations is like learning a magic trick—once you know the secret (in this case, the inverse operations), you can reveal the value hidden within!