Step 1:
For a number, let us use n.
We know the equation equals 54, and we also know that 54 is sixteen less than n. Thus, we can make the equation:
[tex]n - 16 = 54[/tex]
Step 2:
Now, to solve the equation, we simply have to get the integers to one side. To do this, add 16 to both sides of the equal sign. Our answer is:
[tex]n = 70[/tex]
Hope this helps.
