Question

If you subtract 16 from my number and multiply the difference by -3, the result is -39 what is my number

Answer 1

29

Explanation:

-39=-3(n-16)

13=n-16

29=n

Answer 2

29

Explanation:

Start with -39. We need to do inverse operations to figure out the solution. -39 divided by -3 is 13, and 13 plus 16 is 29.