Question

if 1/3 of a number is 16 less than the original number, then find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original number be x

then 1/3 of a number is 16 less than the original

then

1/3x=x-16

x=3x-48

2x=48

x=24

Answer 2

Answer:

the no. is 24

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no . be x

then,1/3of x=x-16

x/3=x-16

x/3-x=-16

-2x=-48

x=24