Question

The difference between half of a certain number and seven is the same as with adding two to that number...Find the number

Answer 1

x = - 18

Explanation:

Let certain number = x

The difference between half of a certain number and seven

x/2 - 7

is the same as

=

with adding two to that number

x + 2

Find the number

x/2 - 7 = x + 2

x - x/2 = - 7 - 2

( 2x - x ) / 2 = -9

2x - x = -18

x = - 18