Question

Solve for x: the quantity of x plus 16 all over 3 = 3x

Answer 1

\[\frac{ x + 16 }{ 3 } = 3x\]
Multiply both sides by 3
\[x + 16 = 9x\]
Subtract x from both sides
\[16 = 8x\]
Divide both sides by 8
\[2 = x\]