Question

16 is 2 times my number plus 2. Mystery number is

Answer 1

Your number is 7.

Explanation:

If we allow n to represent your number, we can find it using the following equation:

(16 = 2n + 2) - 2

(14 = 2n) / 2

7 = n

Thus, your number is 7.

Answer 2

Answer: The mystery number is 7.

Explanation:

In order to find the "mystery number" we need to set up an equation.

Let m represent the mystery number.

2 times m => 2m

Plus 2 => 2m + 2

This equals 16 => 2m +2 = 16

Now, we need to solve for m.

Subtract 2 from both sides:

2m = 16 - 2

2m = 14

Divide both sides by 2.

m = 7

The "mystery number" is 7.