SOLUTION: When seven is reduced by two-thirds of a number, the result is 9. Find the number.
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Question 958205: When seven is reduced by two-thirds of a number, the result is 9. Find the number.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=the number
Subtract 7 from each side.
Multiply each side by (-3)
Divide each side by 2.
ANSWER: The number is (-3).
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