SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 9 is subtracted from 60. The result is 10. Find the number. Type in your numerical answer only; do not type any words or letters with your answer

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Question 999374: The sum of a number and 9 is subtracted from 60. The result is 10. Find the number. Type in your numerical answer only; do not type any words or letters with your answer
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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60-(x+9)=10
60-x-9=10
51-x=10
-x = -41
x = 41