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Find a number that is 9 less than twice its opposite.

Find a number that is 9 less than twice its opposite.
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Find a number that is 9 less than twice its opposite.

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User Carmella
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Let the number be n

n-9 = 2(-n)
n-9=-2n
3n = 9
n = 3

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User Sunny Milenov
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