Comparing a Derived Integer with a Constant

Let $x$ be a positive integer.

If $x$ is decreased by 8 and then multiplied by 3, the result is equal to the original integer $x$ multiplied by 2.

We can express this relationship mathematically as:

$$3(x - 8) = 2x$$

Determine the value of $x$.

Compare Quantity A and Quantity B:

• Quantity A: The value of $x$.
• Quantity B: 16.