Question

Solving two step equations with integers x/5 + 7 =16

Answer 1

Given the equation:

`(x)/(5)+7=16`

Subtract 7 from both sides

`\begin{gathered} (x)/(5)+7-7=16-7 \\ (x)/(5)=9 \end{gathered}`

Multiply both sides by 5

`\begin{gathered} 5\cdot(x)/(5)=5\cdot9 \\ x=45 \end{gathered}`