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  • 22-03-2022
  • Mathematics
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If the sum of a number and nine is tripled. The result is eight less than twice the number

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WiseKun WiseKun
  • 22-03-2022

Answer:

-35

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]3(x+9)=2x-8[/tex]

[tex]3x+27=2x-8[/tex]

[tex]x+35=0[/tex]

[tex]x=-35[/tex]

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mathstudent55
mathstudent55 mathstudent55
  • 22-03-2022

Answer:

The number is -35.

Step-by-step explanation:

3(n + 9) = 2n - 8

3n + 27 = 2n - 8

n = -35

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