SOLUTION: The sum of anumberand 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8, find the number

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Question 1021224: The sum of anumberand 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8, find the number
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The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8,
-2(n + 9) = -8
Divide both sides by -2
n + 9 = 4
n = 4 - 9
n = -5
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