Question

11x + 16 = 96 + x

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 11x + 16 = 96 + x \), follow these steps:

1. First, let's isolate the variable \( x \). Start by subtracting \( x \) from both sides of the equation:

\[
11x - x + 16 = 96
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
10x + 16 = 96
\]

2. Next, subtract 16 from both sides:

\[
10x = 96 - 16
\]

Simplifying the right side gives:

\[
10x = 80
\]

3. Now, divide both sides by 10 to solve for \( x \):

\[
x = \frac{80}{10}
\]

Simplifying this gives:

\[
x = 8
\]

So, the solution to the equation is \( x = 8 \).