Question

What steps would you take in order to solve the equation 38 = 6x – 16?

Answer 1

16+38= 54
6x=54
x=9
You add the 16 to the 38 to make 54. You then divide 54 by 6 to make 9.

Answer 2

x = 9

Explanation:

Add 16 to both sides, it will eliminate the -16 from the right side, and the left side will become 54. The equation being 6x = 54 would be divisible by that 6, and x would be 9.