Question

Peter says if you subtract 16 from my number and multiply the difference by negative 5 the result is negative 50 what is peter's number?

Answer 1

Below.

Explanation:

If n is the required number:

(n - 16) * -5 = -50

-5n + 80 = -50

-5n = -50 - 80

-5n = -130

n = -130 / -5

n = 26 (answer).