Respuesta :

the answer is 3

5x = 16-1
5x = 15
x = 3

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

1. combine like terms. 16 = 5x + 1

2. subtract. 15 = 5x

3. divide. 15/5 = x

4. simplify. 3 = x

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