Question

Solve for "X"
16 = 9 + x - 3

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write out equation

16 = 9 + x - 3

Step 2: Combine like terms

16 = x + 6

Step 3: Subtract 6 on both sides

10 = x

Step 4: Rewrite

x = 10

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed{ \bold{ \huge{ \boxed{ \sf{x = 10}}}}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sf{16 = 9 + x - 3}$

Subtract 3 from

⇒$\sf{16 = 6 + x}$

Swap the sides of the equation

⇒$\sf{6 + x = 16}$

Move 6 to right hand side and change it's sign

⇒$\sf{x = 16 - 6}$

Subtract 6 from 16

⇒$\sf{x = 10}$

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