Answer
$x=7$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $3x-5=16$. In order to solve, first add 5 to both sides.
$3x-5+5=16+5$
$3x=21$
Divide both sides by 3.
$x=7$
Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0134467795
ISBN 13:
978-0-13446-779-5
Chapters 1-10 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 758: 38
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