Question

16 more than twice a number, m, is 36 write an equation and solve to find the number

Answer 1

°° Let's see -

First, subtract 16 from 36.

36 - 16 = 20

Now, what times 2 = 20? If you don't know the answer, let's work it out:

20 ÷ 2 = 10

So, m is 10.

Want to check your answer?

Twice a number (10) goes first.

10 × 2 = 20

Now add 16 and see what you get!

20 + 16 = 36

We were right!

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