Twice a number decreased by eight is sixteen.

Mathematics

2 answers:

Xelga [282]2 years ago

8 0

16 plus 8 = 24 / 2 = 12

Firlakuza [10]2 years ago

7 0

The number is 12

16 plus 8 = 24/ 2= 12

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