Question

what does x−16= 47
mean

Answer 1

x - 16 = 47    add 16 to both sides

x - 16 + 16 = 47 + 16

x = 63

Answer 2

I will show you how to solve it. But you are supposed to solve for x in this problem.

x - 16 = 47         -Add 16 to both sides of the equation

x - 16 + 16 = 47 + 16

x = 63

Your answer is x = 63.

Hope this helps you understand! Happy Thanksgiving, here's a turkey!