know that 6x+16 is =49

how do i find x though, I know what the equation is supposed to equal 49, but how would I find x, this stuff always confuses me

3 answers

subtract 16 from both sides and you get
6x = 33
now divide by 6 and you have
x = 33/6
Subtract 16 from both sides, then divide by 6.
oh thanks! ignore that i posted it again, i had a feeling thats how to do it but i wanted to check. THANKS!!!