Question

What is Fifteen more than half a number is 9.

Answer 1

So we'll assume the number is x.

So,

15+
`(x)/(2)`= 9.

Now, we solve for x:

`(x)/(2)`= 9-15

`(x)/(2)`= -6

x = -6*2

x = -12

Check work:

15+
`(-12)/(2)`= 9

15+(-6) = 9

15-6 = 9

9 = 9