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11 January, 13:21

Sixteen less than ten times a number is the same as twice the number. find the number

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  1. 11 January, 13:39
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    X = unknown number

    10x - 16 = 2x

    Subtract 10x from both sides to isolate the variable on the right side of the equation.

    -16 = - 8x

    Divide both sides by - 8 to get x alone.

    2 = x
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