SOLUTION: x+2=-7 x=? a crtain number decreased by 15 is twice the number increased by 3, find the number. 2x=176 therefore x=?

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Question 736200: x+2=-7 x=?
a crtain number decreased by 15 is twice the number increased by 3, find the number.
2x=176 therefore x=?



Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2=-7 x=?
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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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