Question

Solve for xx.
minus, 16, minus, 5, x, equals, minus, 16
−16−5x=
−16

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-16 - 5x = -16\), follow these steps:

1. Start with the equation:
\[
-16 - 5x = -16
\]

2. Add 16 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \(x\):
\[
-5x = -16 + 16
\]
\[
-5x = 0
\]

3. Now, divide both sides by -5 to solve for \(x\):
\[
x = \frac{0}{-5}
\]
\[
x = 0
\]

Thus, the solution for \(x\) is:
\[
\boxed{0}
\]