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4. Two more than a certain number is 15 less

7
8
than the product of and the number.

4. Two more than a certain number is 15 less 7 8 than the product of and the number-example-1
User Sabith
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Answer:

Equation: x + 2 = 7/8x - 15

Solution: x = -136

Step-by-step explanation:

x + 2 = 7/8x - 15

2 + 15 = 7/8x - x

17 = 7/8x - 8/8x

17 = -1/8x

17 × -8 = x

-136 = x

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