What does x equal in the equation, x+15=-5

How do the graphs of y = 1/x and y=5/x+6 compare?

The physical fitness of an athlete is often measured by how much oxygen the athlete takes in (which is recorded in milliliters per kilogram, ml/kg). the mean maximum oxygen uptake for elite athletes has been found to be 60 with a standard deviation of 7.2. assume that the distribution is approximately normal.

There are 15 plates and each plate is either 7 or 12 inches diameter. which systems of equations do you use to find the number of 7 inch plates, x and 12 inch plates, y