Question

The sum of a number and 16 is equal to 45. Find the number.

Answer 1

The number is 29.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

The sum of the number and 16 = n+16

Thus, the equation representing this situation is:

`n+16=45`

Solve for n.

`\begin{gathered} n=45-16 \\ n=29 \end{gathered}`

The number is 29.