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8 times a number plus 3 times the number is the same as 9 more than 12 times the number. find the number

Solution

8 t im es a n u mb er pl u s 3 t im es t h e n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 9 m ore t han 12 t im es t h e n u mb er . f in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : - 9

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 x + 3 x = 9 + 12 x

Solve for

x, 8 x + 3 x = 9 + 12 x : x = - 9

The number : - 9

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