Equation
-4x + 16 = -116
solve for x
-4x + 16 = -116
subtract 16 to both sides
-4x + 16 - 16 = -116 - 16
simplify
-4x = -132
divide -4 to both sides
-4x/-4 = -132/-4
simplify
x = 33
answer: the number is 33
4 - 1/x (16)-1/x 2
4x-18/x
I believe you are right :) because they are the same