SOLUTION: the sum of nine and a number, n, is four.

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Question 449656: the sum of nine and a number, n, is four.
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Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
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"the sum of nine and a number, n, is four."

9 + n = 4 {sum of 9 and n is 4}
n = -5 {subtracted 9 from both sides}
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9+n=4
n=4-9
n=-5