Question

16 increased by twice a number is -24. Find the solution??

Answer 1

The required equation is 

2x + 16 = -24
=> 2x = -24 -16
=> 2x = -40
Dividing both sides by 2

x = -20

Answer 2

$x=?\\\\16+2x=-24\\2x=-24-16\\2x=-40\ /:2\\x=-20$