Question

What is Fifteen more than half a number is 9.

Answer 1

So we'll assume the number is x.

So,

15+$\frac{x}{2}$= 9.

Now, we solve for x:

$\frac{x}{2}$= 9-15

$\frac{x}{2}$= -6

x = -6*2

x = -12

Check work:

15+$\frac{-12}{2}$= 9

15+(-6) = 9

15-6 = 9

9 = 9