Answer :

Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

16=1 2/10R + -8

16+8= 12/10R

24=12/10R

R=20

Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

⇔ We can set up an equation using the information given to us

[tex]16 =1 \frac{2}{10} x+-8[/tex]

We can that 16 is equal or the same as, one and two tenths times a number which is 'x' added to negative 8

⇔ The minus cancels out the plus

[tex]16=1\frac{2}{10} x-8[/tex]

⇔ Add 8 to both sides to isolate  [tex]1\frac{2}{10} x[/tex]

[tex]24 =1 \frac{2}{10} x\\[/tex]

⇔ Convert  [tex]1\frac{2}{10} x[/tex]  to improper fraction to make solving easier

[tex]24 = \frac{12}{10} x[/tex]

⇔ Multiply both sides by 10 to isolate 12x

240 = 12x

⇔ Divide both sides by 12 to isolate x

20 = x

→ The 'number' is 20