The quotient of a number and 2, increased by 9 is -15

Answer 1

Here's what we know:

(x ÷ 2) + 9 = -15

In order to solve for x, we first have to subtract 9 from both sides to get:

x ÷ 2 = -24

Next, multiply both sides by 2. Here's what you get:

x = -48.

The number that you are looking for is -48. Let's check the work by inputting -48 into our original equation.

(-48 ÷ 2) + 9 =

Perform the operations in parenthesis,

(-24) + 9 = -15.

We have confirmed that the missing number is -48.