Solve for x: (x-16)/3 = 3x
A:x = −7

B:x = −13

C:x = 8

D:x = 2

I'm confused with the two x's in the problem and if it's a little confusing the / stands for the fraction sign not the division sign.

Question

Solve for x: (x-16)/3 = 3x
A:x = −7

B:x = −13

C:x = 8

D:x = 2

I'm confused with the two x's in the problem and if it's a little confusing the / stands for the fraction sign not the division sign.

anonymous · Answer

Multiply both sides by three to get rid of the fraction

anonymous · Answer

Then you have :x-16=9x. Subtract an x from both sides giving you: -16=8x. Finally divide both sides by 8 resulting in : -2=x

anonymous · Answer

(x-16)/3=3x 
9x=x-16
9x-x=-16
x=-2

anonymous · Answer

thankkk you for the help  I appriciate itt :D