2 years ago

Two more than a certain number is 15 less than the product of ⅞ and the number.

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1 answer:

brilliants [131]2 years ago

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Answer:

let the number = x

two more than the number = ( x + 2 )

product of the number and ⅞ = ⅞x

if you add 15 to ( x + 2 ) the result will ⅞x

( x + 2 ) + 15 = ⅞x

8x + 16 + 120 = 7x

x = -136

Step-by-step explanation:

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