Celia uses the steps below to solve the equation Negative StartFraction 3 over 8 EndFraction (negative 8 minus 16 d) + 2 d = 24. Step 1 Distribute Negative StartFraction 3 over 8 EndFraction over the expression in parentheses.
3 minus 16 d + 2 d = 24
Step 2 Simplify like terms.
3 minus 14 d = 24
Step 3 Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.
Negative 14 d = 21
Step 4 Divide both sides of the equation by –14.
d = StartFraction 21 over negative 14 EndFraction = Negative three-halves = negative 1 and one-half

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