Question

The difference between a number and 16 is 49. ANYBODY KNOW THE ANSWER?~

Answer 1

Hey there!

GUIDE

• The word “sum” means add

• The word “difference” means subtract

• The word “product” means multiply

• The word “quotient” means divide

• The word “is” means equal to

• The “unknown number” is a variable that is not known. So people usually label it as a variable until they figure out what the unknown value is.

Now that we have that information out the way we can solve for your given question.

“The [DIFFERENCE] between [a number] & 16 [is] 49

Lets break it down

• DIFFERENCE (between) = subtract☑️

• A NUMBER = UNKNOWN (so we will label it is as “n”]☑️

• 16 will stay the same because NOTHING was done to it!

• IS = is equal to☑️

We have the key terms out of the way so now we met our answer

ANSWER:

“n - 16 = 49”

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

~Amphitrite1040:)