2x-16=38-x

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Solution for 2x-16=38-x equation:


Simplifying
2x + -16 = 38 + -1x

Reorder the terms:
-16 + 2x = 38 + -1x

Solving
-16 + 2x = 38 + -1x

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add 'x' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 2x + x = 38 + -1x + x

Combine like terms: 2x + x = 3x
-16 + 3x = 38 + -1x + x

Combine like terms: -1x + x = 0
-16 + 3x = 38 + 0
-16 + 3x = 38

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 16 + 3x = 38 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + 3x = 38 + 16
3x = 38 + 16

Combine like terms: 38 + 16 = 54
3x = 54

Divide each side by '3'.
x = 18

Simplifying
x = 18

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