Question

-3x - x = 16

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

Combine \(-3x\) and \(-x\) on the left side. \(-3x - x = (-3 - 1)x = -4x\), so the equation becomes \(-4x = 16\).

Step2: Solve for \(x\)

Divide both sides of the equation \(-4x = 16\) by \(-4\). \(x=\frac{16}{-4}=-4\).

Answer:

\(x = -4\)