Question

Which equation can be used to represent the statement 16 is the same as 1 2/10 times a number added to -8 Answer choices are 16 + 1.2n equals -8 16 + 1.2 n equals 8 16=1.2n+(-8) 16=-1.2n+8

Please help me

Answer 1

"is the same" means there's a = sign so we know that the equation starts with 16 = ...

1 2/10 times a number added to -8 is 1.2n + (-8) so the answer is the third option.

Answer 2

16=1.2n+(-8)

Explanation:

16 = 1 2/10 x + (-8)

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x=20