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Translate the sentence into an equation. The sum of 7 times a number and 9 equals 6.

Solution

T r an s l a t e t h e se n t e n ce in t o an e q u a t i o n . T h e s u m o f 7 t im es a n u mb er an d 9 e q u a l s 6.

Solution

The number : - \frac{3}{7}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

7 x + 9 = 6

Solve for

x, 7 x + 9 = 6 : x = - \frac{3}{7}

The number : - \frac{3}{7}

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