A number minus 8 is the same as a number divided by 2.
We have to find that number[tex].[/tex]
Let the number be x.
From the given question,
1. Number minus 8
2. Number divided by 2
ATQ : (I) = (II)
⭆ x - 8 = x/2
⭆ 2(x -8) = x
⭆ 2x - 16 = x
⭆ 2x - x = 16
⭆ x = 16