SOLUTION: The sum of nine times a number and 8 is equal to eight times the number

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: The sum of nine times a number and 8 is equal to eight times the number      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1070463: The sum of nine times a number and 8 is equal to eight times the number
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of nine times a number and 8 is equal to eight times the number
:
9x+8 = 8x
x = -8
---------------------
Check:
9(-8)+8 = 8(-8)
-72+8 = -64 Correct
:
John