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Eight times seven more than a number is 16. what is the number ?

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may be 28 am i write sir or mam

User Djasper
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Answer:

The number is -5

Explanation:

Equation: 8(7+x) = 16

Distribute: 56 + 8x = 16

Subtract 56 from both sides: 8x = -40

Divide both sides by 8: x = -5

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