Question

Find x, when $\frac{3x+5}{7}=\frac{16}{7}$. [2 MARKS]

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$\frac{3x+5}{7}=\frac{16}{7}$

Or, $(3x+5)\times 7=16\times 7$

Or, $21x+35=112$

Or, $21x=112-35$

Or, $21x=77$

Or, $x=\frac{77}{21}=\frac{11}{3}$.