1. **State the problem:** Solve the equation $$8 - \frac{1}{3}x = 16$$ for $x$. 2. **Isolate the term with $x$:** Subtract 8 from both sides: $$8 - \frac{1}{3}x - 8 = 16 - 8$$ which simplifies to $$- \frac{1}{3}x = 8$$ 3. **Remove the fraction coefficient:** Multiply both sides by $-3$ to cancel the $-\frac{1}{3}$: $$\cancel{- \frac{1}{3}}x \times \cancel{-3} = 8 \times (-3)$$ which simplifies to $$x = -24$$ 4. **Final answer:** $$x = -24$$ This means the value of $x$ that satisfies the equation is $-24$. Note: The other equation and numbers mentioned are not part of the first problem and are ignored as per instructions.