Please solve the math problem for me... I will mark you brainliest

Answer:
X=5
Step-by-step explanation:
3x+1=16
move the 1 over to the 16 so it is 16 - 1 = 15
3x=15
Move the 3 over to where the 15 is in order to get x by itself
3/3 = x
3/15 = 5
so X should = 5