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When 15 times a number is.

increased by 16, the answer
is the same as when 48.
is decreased by the number.
Find the number.

User Kindahero
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6 votes

Answer:

2

Explanation:

15x + 16 = 48 - x

16x = 32

x = 2

Plug two in and it fits right in :)

User Grimmo
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