Question

A number is multiplied by 16, and that product is added to 4. The sum is equal to the product of 4 and 9. Find the number.

Answer 1

The number is 2

Explanation:

x * 16 + 4 = 9*4

x * 16 + 4 = 36

x * 16 + 4 - 4 = 36 - 4

x * 16 = 32

x * 16 / 16 = 32 / 16

x = 2

Answer 2

The number is 2

Explanation:

let the number be "a"

16a+4=4×9

16a+4=36

16a=36-4

16a=32

a=2