Question

7x-16=-2how do i find the solution of x

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

7x-16=-2how do i find the solution of x

7x - 16 = -2

• move the -16 to the right and change the sign

7x = - 2 + 16

• solve the part on the right

7x = 14

• divide 14 by 7 and you will have the value of x

x = 14 : 7

x = 2

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check

7 × 2 - 16 = -2 (remember PEMDAS)

14 - 16 = -2

-2 = -2

the answer is good

Answer 2

Adding 16 to the given equation we get:

`7x-16+16=-2+16.`

Simplifying the above result we get:

`7x=14.`

Dividing the above equation by 7 we get:

`(7x)/(7)=(14)/(7).`

Simplifying the above result we get:

`x=2.`

Answer:

`x=2.`