Problema Solution
The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8. Find the number.
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let 'n' represent the number
(n+9)(-2) = -8
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n=-5
the number is -5
The sum of a number and 9 is multiplied by -2 and the answer is -8. Find the number.
let 'n' represent the number
(n+9)(-2) = -8
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n=-5
the number is -5