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The equation the quantity of (x plus 16) over 3 = 3x represents when two tutoring services with different rate plans charge the same fees for a session of x hours. Solve for x.

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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

x+16 / 3 = 3x

*3 *3

x+16 = 9x

-x -x

16/8 = 8x/8

x=2

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