5. Two more than a certain number is 15 less than the product of 8 a. Equation: and the number. b. Solution: help?? :,)

Tutuchan asked Jul 12, 2023

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5. Two more than a certain number is 15 less than the product of

8
a. Equation:
and the number.
b. Solution:

help?? :,)

Tutuchan asked Jul 12, 2023

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Answer:

x = -136

Explanation:

x + 2 = 7/8 x -15 Multiply all the way through by 8

8x + 16 = 7x -120 Subtract 7x from both sides

x + 16 = -120 Subtract 16 from both sides

x = -136

Voyager answered Jul 18, 2023

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