Question

One half of a number decreased by 16

Answer 1

`n-the\ number\\\\\boxed{(1)/(2)n-16}`

Answer 2

`(1)/(2)x -16`

Explanation:

one half of a number decreased by 16

Let the unknown number be x

Half of the number means half of x

`(1)/(2) \cdot x`

`(1)/(2) \cdot x` decreased by 16

For decreased by 16, subtract 16 from
`(1)/(2) \cdot x`

`(1)/(2)x -16`