SOLUTION: 15 less than twice a number is -45 what is the number?

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Question 249551: 15 less than twice a number is -45 what is the number?
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Numbers_Word_Problems/249551 (2009-12-14 00:00:14): 15 less than twice a number is -45 what is the number?

Let x be the number we are looking for:

2x-15=-45 given

2x=-30 add 15 to both sides

x=-30%2F2 divide both sides by 2

x=-15 simplify and final answer

Final Answer: The number is -15

Answer 181732 by chosenpoint on 2009-12-14 00:21:49