Question

A number divided by 3,plus 9 equal twice the number minus 16.Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no be X ,

ATQ

X/3+9=2x-16

=16/3+9=2x-x

5.5+9=X

=6.4 ans

Answer 2

Let the number be x

x/3+9=2x-16

x/3-2x=-16-9

x/3-6x/3 = -25

-5x/3=-25

-5x=-25×3=-75

-5x=-75

x=-75/-5

x=15

Hence, the number is 15 .