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Some number times −7 is equal to the number increased by −15

Solution

Some number times −7 is equal to the number increased by −15

Solution

The number : 1 \frac{7}{8}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x (- 7) = x + (- 15)

Solve for

x, x (- 7) = x + (- 15) : x = \frac{15}{8}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{15}{8} = 1 \frac{7}{8}

The number : 1 \frac{7}{8}

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