I am thinking of a number... I multiply it by 6 and add 16 I get the same answer if I multiply by 8 and subtract by 8 What is my number?

Bohbian asked Dec 16, 2023

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I am thinking of a number...

I multiply it by 6 and add 16
I get the same answer if I multiply by 8 and subtract by 8

What is my number?

Bohbian asked Dec 16, 2023

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Explanation:

6x + 16 = 8x - 8

16 = 2x - 8

24 = 2x

x = 12

Ponf answered Dec 22, 2023

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