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 1146154: The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8 find the number

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number in the description may be called p.

%28p%2B9%29%28-2%29=-8
easily solvable for p.