To solve the equation \( \frac{x}{3} + 2 = 16 \), follow these steps: 1. Subtract 2 from both sides: \[ \frac{x}{3} = 16 - 2 \] \[ \frac{x}{3} = 14 \] 2. Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = 14 \times 3 \] \[ x = 42 \] So, the solution is \( x = 42 \).

x/3 + 2 = 16

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To solve the equation \( \frac{x}{3} + 2 = 16 \), follow these steps:

Subtract 2 from both sides: \[ \frac{x}{3} = 16 - 2 \] \[ \frac{x}{3} = 14 \]
Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = 14 \times 3 \] \[ x = 42 \]

So, the solution is \( x = 42 \).