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Answer:

  • The number is 39

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Set up equation as per question and solve for x:

  • (x - 16) * ( -2) = - 46
  • x - 16 = - 46 / - 2
  • x - 16 = 23
  • x = 23 + 16
  • x = 39
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Answer:

x = 39

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation will be,

→ (x - 16) × (-2) = -46

Let's solve for the value of x,

→ (x - 16) × (-2) = -46

→ -2(x - 16) = -46

→ -2x + 32 = -46

→ -2x = -46 - 32

→ x = -78/-2

→ [ x = 39 ]

Thus, Peter's number is 39.

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