How do you solve the equation #3x+16=31#?
1 Answer
Mar 14, 2018
#x=5#
Explanation:
Given -
#3x+16=31#
Add
#3x+16 -16=31-16#
#3xcancel(+16) cancel( -16)=15#
#3x=15#
Divide both sides by
#(3x)/3=15/3#
#(cancel3x)/cancel3=5#
#x=5#