What is the value of x in the equation 3x-16-5x=40?

3x-16-5x=40

combine like terms

3x -5x -16 = 40

-2x - 16 = 40

add 16 to each side

-2x -16+16 = 40+16

-2x = 56

divide by -2 on each side

-2x/-2 = 56/-2

x = -28

the answer is 24

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