Question

a number is as much greater than 15 as it is less than 51 .find the number?

Answer 1

Let the number be x

greater number = x + 15

less number = 51

x - 15 = 51 - x

x + x = 51 + 15

2x = 66

x = 66 / 2

x = 33

Answer 2

Let the number be x

=> x - 15 = 51 - x

=> x + x = 51 + 15

=> 2x = 66

=> x = 33

The number is x....... = 33 answer