Question

16 more than eight of a certain number is 24 more than 6 of that number

Answer 1

16+8x=24+6x 8x-6x=24-16 2x= 8 X=4

Answer 2

Let the number be x

Given:

16 + 8x = 24 + 6x

2x = 8

x = 4

Hence, the number is 4.