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X=5x+16 what is the answer

User Jurgispods
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x=5x+16
x-5x=16
4x=16
x=-4
I think so
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User Brian Riley
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X=5x+16

Subtract 5x from each side
x5x=5x+165x
-4x = 16

Divide each side by -4
-4x ÷ -4 = 16 ÷ -4
x = -4
User Marc Johnston
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