Question

The sum of 16 and a number x is equal to 19

Answer 1

Hey there!

ANSWER: $x=3$

EXPLANATION:

$16+x=19$

There is an easy way to solve this question. First, subtract 19 - 16.

$19-16=3$

Now let's try putting 3 in x to see if it makes sense.

$16+x=19\\16+3=19(ANSWER)$

It equaled 19. So this is your answer.

Hope this helps!

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Answer 2

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write the equation as 16 + x = 19

To solve we can work backwards, I know the opposite of adding is subracting... so 19 - 16 = 3 which means x is equal to 3.

Hope that helps and have a great day!