SOLUTION: Dear Tutor, I have to write an equation, that is initially expressed in words, in numbers and find the number/answer. Three times the sum of six and a number is a negative ni

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Question 1023395: Dear Tutor,
I have to write an equation, that is initially expressed in words, in numbers and find the number/answer.
Three times the sum of six and a number is a negative nine. Find the number.
*is this correct?: 3(x+6)= -9 Then I solved for x and got: x= -9
So the equation is done. Is the answer -9? Did I set the equation up right?
Thank you in advance, tutor.
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic, LinnW:
Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
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Everything is correct in your work.

Good job!


Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is the answer -9 ?

3%28x%2B6%29
3%28%28-9%29%2B6%29
What is the computed value?

Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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Looks like you got it right.
3(x+6)= -9
3x + 18 = -9
add -18 to each side
3x = -27
divide each side by 3
x = -9