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x+2=-16-\left(-3x\right)
To find the opposite of 16-3x, find the opposite of each term.
x+2=-16+3x
The opposite of -3x is 3x.
x+2-3x=-16
Subtract 3x from both sides.
-2x+2=-16
Combine x and -3x to get -2x.
-2x=-16-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
-2x=-18
Subtract 2 from -16 to get -18.
x=\frac{-18}{-2}
Divide both sides by -2.
x=9
Divide -18 by -2 to get 9.