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  • 17-03-2021
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eight times seven more than a number is 16. what is the number ?

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ram614442
ram614442 ram614442
  • 17-03-2021

may be 28 am i write sir or mam

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Flametail63
Flametail63 Flametail63
  • 17-03-2021

Answer:

The number is -5

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation: 8(7+x) = 16

Distribute: 56 + 8x = 16

Subtract 56 from both sides: 8x = -40

Divide both sides by 8: x = -5

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