Question

3/4 of a number minus -16 equals 28. What is the number ?

Answer 1

The number is 16

Explanation:

3/4 n- (-16) = 28

3/4 n + 16 = 28

Subtract 16 from each side

3/4 n +16-16 = 28-16

3/4 n =12

Multiply by 4/3 to isolate n

4/3 * 3/4 n = 12 * 4/3

n = 16