SOLUTION: thee more than 4 times a number equal to 9 less than twice the number

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Question 379267: thee more than 4 times a number equal to 9 less than twice the number
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, rfer:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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three more than 4 times a number is equal to 9 less than twice the number
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
4x+3 = 2x-9
2x = -12
x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x+3=2x-9
2x=-12
x=-6
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4*-6+3=2*-6-9
-24+3=-12-9
-21=-21