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From 2/3 of a number, 16 is subtracted. The result is half the number. Find the number |
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Answer» 96Step-by-step explanation:: let the NUMBER be 'x'.:multiply 2/3 with x and then subract 16 from that number.:so this is equal to half of the x.: the EQUATION is , 2x/3 - 16 = 1/2x 2x/3 - x/2 =16 4x-3x /6= 16 x/6= 16 x= 16x6 x= 96checking: 2/3 x 96 - 16 = 96/2 2 x32 - 16 = 48 64-16= 48 48= 48. |
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