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Two more than a certain number is 15 less than the product of 7/8 and the number.

Solution

Tw o m ore t han a cer t ain n u mb er i s 15 l ess t han t h e p ro d u c t o f \frac{7}{8} an d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 136

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 + x = \frac{7}{8} x - 15

Solve for

x, 2 + x = \frac{7}{8} x - 15 : x = - 136

The number : - 136

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