SOLUTION: The difference of three times a number and the mumber is nine

Algebra ->  Absolute-value -> SOLUTION: The difference of three times a number and the mumber is nine      Log On


   

Question 1080885: The difference of three times a number and the mumber is nine
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference of three times a number and the mumber is nine
--------
3n - n = 9
2n = 9
n = 9/2
==============
Or,
n - 3n = 9 (the difference can be either way)
-2n = 9
n = -9/2
========================