Rectangle Area Problem: Solve for X When 3(2X + 2) = 24

The area of the rectangle is equal to the length multiplied by the width.

Let's present the known data:

$24=3\times(2x+2)$

$24=6x+6$

We'll move 6 to the left side and maintain the appropriate sign:

$24-6=6x$

$18=6x$

We'll divide both sides by 6:

$x=3$