The value of x in the equation 2x + 16 = 50 is 17, which is also shown in the tape diagram.
How to solve the equation?
The solution of the linear equation is calculated by applying the following formula as shown below;
The given linear equation;
2x + 16 = 50
Simplify by collecting similar terms as follows;
2x = 50 - 16
2x = 34
divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for the value of x;
x = 34 / 2
x = 17
Also, the solution of the linear function 2x + 16 = 50 is shown in the tape diagram attached.