Register

Three times the difference of a number and 9 is -3. Find the number

Three times the difference of a number and 9 is -3. Find the number
asked 128k views
4 votes
Three times the difference of a number and 9 is -3. Find the number

asked
User Igor Kvasha
by
9.1k points

1 Answer

5 votes
3(x-9)=-3
3x-27=-3
3x=24
X=8

Check: 3(8-9)=-3

So your number is 8
answered
User Pwan
by
7.3k points
" CLASS="qa-prev-q theme">← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Link Copied!