Question

X/3 + 2 = 16 What is X

Answer 1

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  `\sf x=42`

Explanation:

`\sf \cfrac{x}{3}+2=16`

First, subtract 2 from both sides:-

`\sf \cfrac{x}{3}+2-2=16-2`

Simplify:-

`\sf \cfrac{x}{3}=14`

Now, let's multiply both sides by 3:-

`\sf \cfrac{3x}{3}=14*\:3`

Simplify:-

`\sf x=42`

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