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X/3 + 2 = 16 What is X

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Answer:


  • \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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