Question

15 less than a number is 85 what is the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

Step-by-step explanation:

15 less than a number is 85.

15 less than x = 85.

x -15 = 85.

x = 85 +15

x = 100

Therefore,the required number is 100.

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number be x

according to the given condition

x-15=85

x=85+15

x=100

Step-by-step explanation:

therefore the number is 100