Let x be the amount of the discount.

We have, 22 - x = $16

We change the writing of the equation:

22 - x + x = 16 + x

So, 22 = 16 + x

We then Remove 16 from both sides:

22 - 16 = 16 + x - 16

So, 22 - 16 = x

So, the amount of the discount is x = $<<6=6>>6.

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Megan pays $16 for a shirt that costs $22 before sales. What is the amount of the discount?
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