Numeric expressions apply operations to numbers. For example, 2(3 + 8) is a numeric expression. Algebraic expressions include at least one variable and at least one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). For example, 2(x + 8y) is an algebraic expression.
To solve any equation, you do whatever you need to do to wind up with the unknown quantity all alone on one side. BUT ... whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must also do to the other side.
Multiples of 15 are: 15,30,45,60,75,90,105,120,135,150,165,180,195,210,225,240,255,270,285,300,315,330,345,360,375,390,405,420,435,450,465,480,495,510,525,540,555,570,585,600,615,630,645,660,675,690,705,720,735,