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: \[ x = \frac{254}{3} \text{ or } x \approx 84.67 \]