3x-16=238

To solve the equation \( 3x - 16 = 238 \), follow these steps:

1. Add 16 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 3x - 16 + 16 = 238 + 16 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3x = 254 \]

2. Divide both sides by 3 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{254}{3} \]

3. Calculate the division: \[ x = 84.67 \]

Thus, the solution is: \[ x = \frac{254}{3} \text{ or } x \approx 84.67 \]