Question 51055
Solve for x:
{{{5x-16 = 3x}}} The idea is to get the x onto one side of the equals sign. Start by subtracting 3x fom both sides of the equation.
{{{2x-16 = 0}}} Now add 16 to both sides.
{{{2x = 16}}} Finally, divide both sides by 2.
{{{x = 8}}}

Check: Set x = 8 in the original equation.
{{{5(8)-16 = 3(8)}}} Simplify.
{{{40-16 = 24}}}
{{{24 = 24}}} It checks!