Question

Which of the following values is the solution to the equation -16 + x equals 30

Answer 1

If we have the equation:

`-16+x=30`

We can solve it as follows:

1. Add 16 to both sides of the equation (addition property of equality):

`-16+16+x=30+16`

Then, we have:

`x=30+16\Rightarrow x=46`

Therefore, the value for x is equal to 46 (x = 46). We can check this as follows:

`-16+46=30\Rightarrow30=30`

We substituted the value, x = 46, in the original equation. This is always TRUE. Therefore, the value for x = 46.