Question

The difference between seven times a number and 9 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 2. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Number:3.75

Equation:7 x-9=3(x+2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to the question,

7 x-9=3(x+2)

7 x-9= 3 x+ 6

7 x- 3 x= 9+6

4 x= 15

x=15/4

x=3.75

If you verify the answer you will get,

11.25=11.25

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