Question

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

Answer 1

2 + n = 7/8n - 15
2 + n - 7/8n = 7/8n - 7/8n - 15
2 + 1/8n = - 15
2 - 2 + 1/8n = - 15 - 2
1/8n = - 17
n = - 136

Answer 2

Answer: The required number is -136.

Step-by-step explanation: Given that two more than a certain numbers 15 less than the product of
`(7)/(8)` and the number.

We are to find the number.

Let the required number be represented by x.

Then, according to the given information, we have

`x+2=(7)/(8)x-15\\\\\\\Rightarrow x+17=(7)/(8)x\\\\\\\Rightarrow 8x+136=7x\\\\\Rightarrow 8x-7x=-136\\\\\Rightarrow x=-136.`

Thus, the required number is -136.