Question

Solve the equation. X _ - 16 = -2 5 X = 70 X = 5 X = -90 X = -10

Answer 1

Assuming the equation reads:

$\frac{x}{5} - 16 = -2$

Add 16 to both sides:

$\frac{x}{5} = 14$

Multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of the denominator and to get x by itself:

$x = 70$

The value of x will be 70. 

Answer 2

Hey!
So first you want to add 16 to both sides so that 16 cancels out on one side. 
x/5 = 14
Now you want to get x alone since that's what you are solving for, but x is divided by 5. No problem! to cancel out the divided by 5, multiply both sides by 5.
x=70
x=70 is your answer!
Hope this helps!