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

Question 1076721: The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8. Find the number.

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52866) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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As a first step, divide (mentally) -8 by -2.

Then think.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The number, n

Find the number.
(Solve the equation for n.)
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