Question

The difference of a
number x and 2 is 7.

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

Since we know that the difference would mean subtraction, we also know that to find the value of the variable, we need to the reverse operation. So, we would add 7 + 2 to get 9. Hope this helps you!

Answer 2

Answer: -5 and 9

Explanation:

x-2 = 7

x = 9

2-x = 7

x = -5

Easy