SOLUTION: i really need help on this question i keep checking my answer but it doesn't add up. {2(3-x)=16(x+1)}

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Question 9288: i really need help on this question i keep checking my answer but it doesn't add up. {2(3-x)=16(x+1)}
Answer by lucky83(12) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
{2(3-x)=16(x+1)}
6-2x=16x+16
6=18x+16
-10=18x
x=-10/18
x=-5/9