Chapter 8.2, Problem 74SR

To determine

The value of x.

Answer to Problem 74SR

  $x=6\sqrt{2}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given equation is:

  $24=2x\sqrt{2}$

Calculation:

The value of x will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}24=2x\sqrt{2}\\ x=\frac{24}{2\sqrt{2}}\\ x=\frac{12}{\sqrt{2}}\times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}}\\ x=\frac{12\sqrt{2}}{2}\\ x=6\sqrt{2}\end{array}$