Question

Solve for x. show your work. check your solution.
3(x+6)-5=16

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

3(x+6)-5=16

3(x+6)=16+5

3(x+6)=21

x+6=21/3

x+6=7

x=7-6

x=1

3(x+6)-5=16

3(1+6)-5=16

3×7-5=16

21-5=16

16=16