Question

16 more than eight of a certain number is twenty four more than 6times of that number

Answer 1

Let the no. be x,
So, ATQ

16 + 8x = 24 + 6x

   ⇒ 8x - 6x = 24 - 16

   ⇒ 2x = 8 

   ⇒  x = 4

Hence, the no. will be 4.

Answer 2

Let the number be 'a'
By the problem,8x+16=24+6x
2x=8
x=8/2
x=4.
Therefore,the number is 4.