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What does x equals (x+16)

What does x equals (x+16)-example-1
User Abinet
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

x + 16 = 4x - 5

16 + 5 = 4x - x

21 = 3x

21/3 = x

x = 7

User Grok
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Answer:

x+16=4x-5. {being vertically opposite angle}

16+5=4x-x

21=3x

or, 21/3=x

hence, x=7

User Joel Fernandes
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