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Solving Linear Equations

Isolate the unknown step by step.
Do the same on both sides.
Example
\(2x + 5 = 17\)
→ subtract 5: \(2x = 12\)
→ divide by 2: \(x = 6\)
→ check: \(2 \times 6 + 5 = 17\)
Practice
Solve: \(3x - 5 = 16\)
\(x =\)
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