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Popular Word Problems >

three times the sum of a number and 9 equals 8

Solution

t h ree t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 9 e q u a l s 8

Solution

The number : - 6 \frac{1}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 9) = 8

Solve for

x, 3 (x + 9) = 8 : x = - \frac{19}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{19}{3} = 6 \frac{1}{3}

The number : - 6 \frac{1}{3}

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