document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1076721>Question 1076721</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8. Find the number.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "As a first step, divide (mentally) -8 by -2.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Then think.\r<BR>\n" );
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