How do you solve #7x+9=16#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-06-10T14:49:04

#x = 1#

#7x + 9 = 16#

Subtract 9 from both sides

#7x + cancel9 - cancel9 = 16 -9#

#7x = 7#

#x = 7/7 = 1#

Answer 2 · 2018-06-10T14:49:47

#x=1#

#7x+9=16#
#7x=16-9#
#7x=7#
#x=7/7#
#x=1#