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If the sum of a number and one is tripled, the result is nine less than twice the number.

Solution

I f t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d o n e i s t r i pl e d ​, t h e res u lt i s nin e l ess t han tw i ce t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 12

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

(x + 1) \cdot 3 = 2 x - 9

Solve for

x, (x + 1) \cdot 3 = 2 x - 9 : x = - 12

The number : - 12

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