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The sum of a number and sixteen is fifty-three. What is the number?

Solution

T h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d s i x t ee n i s f i f t y - t h ree . Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 37

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + 16 = 53

Solve for

x, x + 16 = 53 : x = 37

The number : 37

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