Question

Seven less than sixteen times a number is equal to the same number reduced by 5. What is the number?

Answer 1

x = 2/15

Explanation:

first, create a formula or expression

16x - 7 = x - 5

move x, subtract it

15x - 7 = -5

add 7

15x = 2

divide by 15

x = 2/15

sub in to check:

-4.85667 = -4.86667