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eight times the sum of a number and-2 is the same as nine times the number

Solution

e i g h t t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d - 2 i s t h e s am e a s nin e t im es t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 16

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 (x + 2) = 9 x

Solve for

x, 8 (x + 2) = 9 x : x = 16

The number : 16

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