SOLUTION: 97 times the difference between a number and 2 is equal to the number plus −99. write the equation

Algebra.Com
Question 1067537: 97 times the difference between a number and 2 is equal to the number plus −99. write the equation


Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just write an equation for what it says
97 times the difference between a number and 2 is equal to the number plus −99. 97(x-2) = x + (-99)
Distribute
97x - 194 = x - 99
97x - x = -99 + 194
96x = 95
x =

RELATED QUESTIONS

−52 times the difference between a number and 97 is equal to the number plus... (answered by Theo)
whats 8 times the difference between a number and 5 is equal to the number plus 2. whats... (answered by rjd41)
-61 times the difference between a number and 51 is equal to the number plus... (answered by JulietG)
How do you write out an equation for −94 times the difference between a number and... (answered by Fombitz)
Twice the difference between a number and 10 is equal to 6 times the number plus 14. What (answered by 4198181)
Translate “the difference between seven times a number and nine is equal to the... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
84 times the difference between a number and 15 is equal to the number plus −55.... (answered by macston)
How do you write, two times the difference of 3 and a number is less than or equal to... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
What is the difference between seven times a number and 9 is equal to five times the sum... (answered by stanbon)