Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
The 2 strokes through XM and MY indicate the segments are congruent, so
YM = MX , that is
8x - 24 = 3x + 1 ( subtract 3x from both sides )
5x - 24 = 1 ( add 24 to both sides )
5x = 25 ( divide both sides by 5 )
x = 5
