Question

Sixteen (16) more than a number is nine (9). What is the number?

Answer 1

number = - 7

Explanation:

let the number be n then 16 more than the number is n + 16 and

n + 16 = 9 ( subtract 16 from both sides )

n + 16 - 16 = 9 - 16 , that is

n = - 7

the required number is - 7