SOLUTION: the sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8 find the number

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Question 1063733: the sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8 find the number
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, amarjeeth123:
Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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the sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8 find the number
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The simplest way to solve it is to make the operations in the reverse order: 

1.   = 4.


2.   Hence, the number plus 9 is 4.


3.  Hence, the number is 4 - 9 = -5.


Answer by amarjeeth123(569)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be x.
(x+9)(-2)=-8
x+9=4
x=-5
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