Question

One half of a number decreased by 16

Answer 1

$n-the\ number\\\\\boxed{\dfrac{1}{2}n-16}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}x -16$

Step-by-step explanation:

one half of a number decreased by 16

Let the unknown number be x

Half of the number means half of x

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot x$

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot x$ decreased by 16

For decreased by 16, subtract 16 from $\frac{1}{2} \cdot x$

$\frac{1}{2}x -16$