7x-16=3 (x+1) - 3 What is the answer?

First, you need to get rid of the parenthesis by distributing:

3 (x + 1) = 3x + 3

So 7x - 16 = 3x + 3 - 3

7x - 16 = 3x

Subtract both sides by 3x and you'll get:

4x - 16 = 0

Now, add 16 to both sides and you'll get:

4x = 16

Divide both sides by 4:

x = 4