Answer :
Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
given the equation
7(x - 2 ) = x + 16 ← distribute the parenthesis on the left side by 7
7x - 14 = x + 16 ← subtract x from both sides
7x - x - 14 = x - x + 16
6x - 14 = 16 ← add 14 to both sides
6x - 14 + 14 = 16 + 14
6x = 30 ← divide both sides by 6
[tex]\frac{6x}{6}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{30}{6}[/tex]
x = 5
