SOLUTION: If you double a number and then add 16, you get 2/3 of the original number. i tried the formula 2x+16=X but this wrong. i need the formula

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Question 660613: If you double a number and then add 16, you get 2/3 of the original number. i tried the formula 2x+16=X but this wrong. i need the formula
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = original number
2x + 16 = (2/3)x