-2x+16=5x-19

Solve the equation: -2x + 16 = 5x - 19

• Add 2x to both sides: 16 = 7x - 19
• Add 19 to both sides: 35 = 7x
• Divide by 7: x = 5

Check: -2(5) + 16 = -10 + 16 = 6; 5(5) - 19 = 25 - 19 = 6. ✓

Answer: x = 5