Question

X+5*4=16 what is x?
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Answer 1

x+5*4=16 x+20=16 x=16-20 x=_4

Answer 2

Solution

1) Simplify 5×4 to 20

X+20=16

2) Subtract 20 from both sides

X=16−20

3) Simplify 16−20 to −4

X=−4