Question

15 more than half a number is 9

Answer 1

Explanation:

The number is 'N'.

Half of the number is (1/2 N).

15 more than that is (1/2 N + 15)

Now, you said that 1/2 N + 15 = 9

Subtract 15 from each side: 1/2 N = -6

Multiply each side by 2: N = -12

Answer 2

The number is 'N'.

Half of the number is (1/2 N).

15 more than that is (1/2 N + 15)

Now, you said that 1/2 N + 15 = 9

Subtract 15 from each side: 1/2 N = -6

Multiply each side by 2 : N = -12