Solve a multi-step equation

Work through it

1. 1

   3x + 6 - 5 = 16

   Distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

2. 2

   3x + 1 = 16

   Combine the constants 6 and -5 because they are like terms.

3. 3

   3x = 15, then x = 5

   Subtract 1 from both sides, then divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.