The difference of a number and 16 is the same as the product of the number and Find the number.

Answer 1

x-16 = 16x

15x = -16

x =-16/15

the number is negative 16/15 or -1 1/15

check the anwer:

-16/15 - 16 = 16(-16/15)

-16/15 - 16(15)/15 = - (16)(16)/15

-(16)(16)/15 = -(16)(16)/15