Question

X-5=16 what operation would you have to do on both sides of the equation to get x by itself

Answer 1

Addition

Explanation:

x - 5 = 16

x - 5 + 5 = 16 + 5

x = 21

Answer 2

Add 5 to both sides

Explanation:

x-5=16

+5 +5

x=21