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clara is solving a math problem. which answer shows the equation and solution to x times 3 plus 4 equals 16

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Do you mean x(3+4)=16 or x3+4=16?

First version:

x(3+4)=16
7x=16
x=16/7

Second version:

x3+4=16
3x=16-4
x= 12/3
x=4

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