Question

Find the value of $x$ for which the equation is $16(x+7)=144$

Answer 1

$16(x+7)=144$

$\Rightarrow 16x+112‬=144$

$\Rightarrow 16x‬=144-112=32$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{32}{16}=2$

$\therefore x=2$