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Solve 3x - 5 = 16
Write your solution starting with x= .

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Answer:

x =7

Explanation:

To solve this, you must get x by itself.

3x-5 = 16 1. Add 5 on both sides

3x = 21 2. Divide by 3 on both sides

x = 7

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