Question

8 - \frac{1}{3}x = 16

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the variable term

Subtract 8 from both sides.
$8 - \frac{1}{3}x - 8 = 16 - 8$
$-\frac{1}{3}x = 8$

Step2: Solve for x

Multiply both sides by -3.
$-\frac{1}{3}x \times (-3) = 8 \times (-3)$

Answer:

$x = -24$