The sum of sixteen times a number and twelve is 172. Find the number.

Dimitre Radoulov asked May 14, 2023

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Dimitre Radoulov asked May 14, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

1. (16 · x) + 12 = 172

2. x= 172-12/16

3. x = 10

4. The number is 10.

Chad Bingham answered May 20, 2023

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