Question

thirty decreased by a number is the same as 16 more than the number

Answer 1

let the number be x

30-6x=16+x

30-16=6x+x

14=7x

X=2

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

solution :- 30x-6x = 16-x

30x-16 = 6x + x

14x = 7x

$\frac{14}{7} = x$

Ans:- x= 2