Problem:	To solve this problem...
Write an equation for this word problem, then solve it: If you divide my number by 2, you get 8. What is my number?	First, answer the question "what number divided by 2 is 8?". To find out how to convert words into equations see the algebra phrases notes. For help solving the equation, see the algebra notes.

Enter your answer:
Your answer may be in any of the following forms:

• Integer (positive,negative,zero)
• Decimal (must be accurate to 4 places)
• Fraction (e.g., '3/4')
• Mixed number (e.g., '4 3/4')
• Scientific notation (e.g., '1.2e-02')
• Single words, correctly spelled (e.g.,'isosceles')