SOLUTION: Six is subtracted from a number and then the difference is multiplied by 9. The result is 36 what is the number?

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Question 750605: Six is subtracted from a number and then the difference is multiplied by 9. The result is 36 what is the number?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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Six is subtracted from a number means x-6
then the difference is multiplied by 9 means (x-6)9
working equation:

(x-6)9=36

so x=10

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