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A number decreased by sixteen, then multiplied by eight is equal to forty-four

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Answer:


(43)/(2) or 21.5

Explanation:

8(x - 16) = 44

8x - 128 = 44

+ 128 + 128

8x = 172

/8 /8

x =
(43)/(2) = 21.5

To check:

8(x - 16) = 44

8(21.5 - 16) = 44

172 - 128 = 44

44 = 44

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