Question

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

Need the equation and Solution

Answer 1

2 + x = 7/8x - 15

Subtract 2 from both sides and remember that 15 is negative. And then do 8/7 times both x. Subtract the x on right side to 8/7x. Answer is x=-17.