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What is the value of "x" if 16-x=3​

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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

Hope this helps!! :)

User Dane Balia
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3 votes

Answer:


\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}

Hope I helped!

Best regards!!

User Kleinfreund
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