Two more than a certain number is 15 less than the product of ⅞ and the number.

let the number = x

two more than the number = ( x + 2 )  

product of the number and ⅞ = ⅞x

if you add 15 to ( x + 2 ) the result will ⅞x

( x + 2 ) + 15 = ⅞x

8x + 16 +  120 = 7x

x = -136

Step-by-step explanation:

arrange the equations with like terms in columns.

analyze the coefficients of x or y.

add the equations and solve for the remaining variable.

substitute the value into either equation and solve.

check the solution.

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