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The sum of 16 and a number x is equal to 19

User FlyC
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Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write the equation as 16 + x = 19

To solve we can work backwards, I know the opposite of adding is subracting... so 19 - 16 = 3 which means x is equal to 3.

Hope that helps and have a great day!

User Richel
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Hey there!

ANSWER:
x=3

Step-by-step explanation:


16+x=19

There is an easy way to solve this question. First, subtract 19 - 16.


19-16=3

Now let's try putting 3 in x to see if it makes sense.


16+x=19\\16+3=19(ANSWER)

It equaled 19. So this is your answer.

Hope this helps!


-TestedHyperr

User Rishabh Chandel
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