Answer:
x = - 18
Step-by-step explanation:
Let certain number = x
The difference between half of a certain number and seven
x/2 - 7
is the same as
=
with adding two to that number
x + 2
Find the number
x/2 - 7 = x + 2
x - x/2 = - 7 - 2
( 2x - x ) / 2 = -9
2x - x = -18
x = - 18
