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

Answer 1

N-16 = 16N.

15N =-16

N =-16/15

assuming you meant "same as the product of the numbers" with number plural?

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

-16/15 -16(15)/15 = -16^2/15

-16^2/15