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Consider the equation and it’s solution.
What number should be in the empty box?

Consider the equation and it’s solution. What number should be in the empty box?-example-1
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Hello!

As you can see, if you multiply whatever is in the blank box by -15, you get 30. As you can see, this number is subtracted, so it is negative. So -15 multiplied by negative what is 30?

Well, it would be negative 2!

Therefore, our answer is 2.

I hope this helps!

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2 should be in the box

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