Question

Two more than a certain number is 15 less than the product of 7/8 and the number. I NEED THE EQUATION AND SOLUTION

Answer 1

Explanation:

the answer is -136

Answer 2

x + 2 = 7/8 x -15

x = -136

Explanation:

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

Let x be the 'certain number'

x + 2 = 7/8 x -15

x = 7/8 x - 17

1/8 x = -17

x = -136