SOLUTION: When seven is reduced by two-thirds of a number, the result is 9. Find the number.

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Question 958205: When seven is reduced by two-thirds of a number, the result is 9. Find the number.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=the number
7-%282%2F3%29x=9 Subtract 7 from each side.
%28-2%2F3%29x=2 Multiply each side by (-3)
2x=-6 Divide each side by 2.
x=-3 ANSWER: The number is (-3).