SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8. Find the number.

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Question 1076721: The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8. Find the number.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52864) About Me  (Show Source):
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As a first step, divide (mentally) -8 by -2.

Then think.


Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number, n

%28n%2B9%29%28-2%29=-8

Find the number.
(Solve the equation for n.)