Question

What is the value of "x" if 16-x=3​

Answer 1

Answer: 13

Explanation:

16-x=3

16-x-3=3-3 ⇔ subtraction property of equality

13-x=0

13-x-13=0-13 ⇔ subtraction property of equality

-x=-13

x=13

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Easier way if you know how to do equation

16-x=3

-x=-13 (skip all the subtracting parts)

x=13

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Answer 2

`\boxed{ \boxed{ \bold{13}}}`

Explanation:

`\sf{16 - x = 3}`

Move constant to right hand side and change it's sign

⇒
`\sf{ - x = 3 - 16}`

Calculate

⇒
`\sf{ - x = - 13}`

Change the signs of both sides of the equation

⇒
`\sf{x = 13}`

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