Question

Solve the equation.

X
_ - 16 = -2
5

X = 70
X = 5
X = -90
X = -10

Answer 1

Hey!
So first you want to add 16 to both sides so that 16 cancels out on one side.
x/5 = 14
Now you want to get x alone since that's what you are solving for, but x is divided by 5. No problem! to cancel out the divided by 5, multiply both sides by 5.
x=70
x=70 is your answer!
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Assuming the equation reads:


`(x)/(5) - 16 = -2`

Add 16 to both sides:


`(x)/(5) = 14`

Multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of the denominator and to get x by itself:


`x = 70`

The value of x will be 70.