(a) Write an equation in terms of x that represents the problem. (b) Solve the problem. The difference of a number and 16 is the same as the product of the number and 3. Find the number.

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Gaurav Kumar Singh asked Dec 11, 2023

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(a) Write an equation in terms of x that represents the problem.

(b) Solve the problem.
The difference of a number and 16 is the same as the product of the number and 3. Find the number.

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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

x - 16 = 3x

Solve for x

-2x = 16

x = -8

Xbalaj answered Dec 15, 2023

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