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The product of a number and 9 less than the number is 36. Find the number

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Solution

Theproductofanumberand9lessthanthenumberis36.Findthenumber

Solution

Thenumber:12or−3
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:x(x−9)=36
Solve for x,x(x−9)=36:x=12,x=−3
Thenumber:12or−3

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