Question

-2+3x=16
what is x equal to

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

To solve this we must get the variable and the number alone on one side.

1. -2+3x=16

2. 3x=18

3.x=6

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

-2 + 3x = 16

add 2 to both sides

-2 + 2 + 3x = 16 + 2

0 + 3x = 18

3x = 18

divide both sides by 3

3x ÷ 3 = 18 ÷ 3

1x = 6

x = 6