8 - \\frac{1}{3}x = 16
8 - \\frac{1}{3}x = 16
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Isolate the term with x
Subtract 8 from both sides. $8-\frac{1}{3}x - 8=16 - 8$ $-\frac{1}{3}x=8$
Step2: Solve for x
Multiply both sides by - 3. $x = 8\times(-3)$
Answer:
$x=-24$