-16+16=0
A negative number and a positive number cancel each other out.
The equation is basically 16-16, which is 0 as well.
Let's say the number is represented by x.
Five times the number is 5x.
5x - 58 = -23 (Add 58 to both sides)
5x = 35 (divide both sides by 5)
x = 7
The number is 7.
Answer: 48 people.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. You know that 
represents tha number of people that the cable car can safely carry.
2. If you know that there are 
and only 12 more people can board it before it becomes unsafe, you can write the following expression:
3. Now, you must solve for .
4. Then, the number of people that the cable car safely carry is:
