If 9 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 6, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 5 and

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2 years ago

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12 is added to the product. what is the number?

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Alexxx [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-19T22:34:25+03:00

Alexxx [7]2 years ago

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Let's represent that number as X:
6(9+2X) = 5X + 12
54 + 12X = 5X + 12
7X = -42
X = -6

If 9 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 6​, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 5 and