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7 August, 23:49

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

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  1. 8 August, 02:25
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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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