Answer:
x = 1
Explanation:
16-x = 5*(2 + x)
Use distributive property
16 - x = 5*2 + 5* x
16 -x = 10 + 5x
Add x to both sides
16 = 10 + 5x + x
16 = 10 + 6x
Subtract 10 from both sides
16 - 10 = 6x
6 = 6x
Divide both sides by 6
6/6 = x
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