Solve the following equation
5x-16=x+4
Solve for x
5x - 16 = x + 4
Group our variables 5x and x subtract x from both sides
5x - 16 - x = x + 4 - x
4x - 16 = 4
Group our constants -16 and 4. add 16 to both sides
4x - 16 + 16 = 4 + 16
4x = 20
x = 5
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