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2\left(4x-3\right)=3\left(x+8\right)
Multiply both sides of the equation by 6, the least common multiple of 3,2.
8x-6=3\left(x+8\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by 4x-3.
8x-6=3x+24
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x+8.
8x-6-3x=24
Subtract 3x from both sides.
5x-6=24
Combine 8x and -3x to get 5x.
5x=24+6
Add 6 to both sides.
5x=30
Add 24 and 6 to get 30.
x=\frac{30}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
x=6
Divide 30 by 5 to get 6.