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Solve for x when y=16.
3x+7=y

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Answer: 3

Explanation:

3x + 7 = y

3x + 7 = 16

*subtract 7 from both sides because inverse operations*

3x = 9

*divide both sides by 3 because inverse operations*

x = 3

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