Question

What is the value of x?

x−16=8

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Answer 1

x = 24

Explanation:

Lets isolate x.

Add 16 on both sides.

x-16 = 8

+16 +16

x should be isolated now.

x = 24

It is isolated.

So... x = 24

Answer 2

the answer is 24! you would add 16 to both sides!! hope this helps