Question

A number is as much greater than 15 as it is less than 51. Find the number.
Please provide explanation as well.

Answer 1

Answer:

33

15+n=51−n

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

15+n=51−n

15+n=51+−n

n+15=−n+51

Step 2: Add n to both sides.

n+15+n=−n+51+n

2n+15=51

Step 3: Subtract 15 from both sides.

2n+15−15=51−15

2n=36

Step 4: Divide both sides by 2.

2n

2

=

36

2

n=18

Answer:

n=18