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16 less than a number is 54.Write and solve an Algebraic Equation

User Ville
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x-16=54

16+54 = 70

x = 70

User M Raymaker
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Step 1:

For a number, let us use n.

We know the equation equals 54, and we also know that 54 is sixteen less than n. Thus, we can make the equation:


n - 16 = 54

Step 2:

Now, to solve the equation, we simply have to get the integers to one side. To do this, add 16 to both sides of the equal sign. Our answer is:


n = 70

Hope this helps.
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